Sir Keir Starmer has asserted that the Conservative government’s handling of Brexit has adversely affected the economy. He described the existing deal as “botched,” suggesting that its implications have been
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The proposed £49 billion third runway scheme at Heathrow Airport faces increasing criticism as experts describe it as potentially unaffordable. Research from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport highlights
A coalition of auditors and shareholder representatives has issued a stern warning to the government regarding the scrapping of the audit reform bill. The decision has raised concerns about the
Rachel Reeves is set to exclude hotels and restaurants from a new financial package aimed at alleviating the impact of rising business rates. This announcement was made at the recent
Rachel Reeves has announced a significant change to the pension contributions landscape, capping pre-tax contributions at £2,000 starting from April 2029. This decision has sparked discussions within the political sphere,
Industry groups have warned that Britain risks losing tens of billions of pounds in potential investment if the government downgrades its hydrogen ambitions. A new strategy for the sector is
Jaguar Land Rover, the largest car manufacturer in the United Kingdom, has revealed the scale of damage inflicted by a recent cyberattack, reporting substantial losses for the second quarter. The
The United Kingdom’s status as a global scientific powerhouse is under mounting threat as lengthy delays in security vetting for international researchers erode its competitiveness, prominent figures in academia have
Nearly one million smokers across England are now reportedly out of work owing to illness, highlighting a growing link between tobacco use and economic inactivity. Over the last decade, the
London commuters face significant disruption this week as industrial action by London Underground staff intensifies, leading to a four day shutdown of Tube services. The escalation comes after the RMT
Gatwick Airport’s ambition to launch a second runway by 2030 faces mounting obstacles as business rates and transport logistics take centre stage in negotiations. Outgoing chief executive Stewart Wingate remains
School absences in England have soared to unprecedented levels since the pandemic, with worrying implications for the future of both the nation’s workforce and its economy. In Bradford, the transformation
The government’s decision to suspend the next phase of electrification on the Midland mainline from London to Sheffield could cost taxpayers up to £70 million, while also jeopardising nearly £400
In a significant diplomatic development, Sir Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron are poised to announce a groundbreaking one-in, one-out migration agreement. The deal, expected to commence next month, will
Oil prices have witnessed a substantial 10 per cent increase over the past week amid growing tensions between Israel and Iran, prompting warnings from the UK’s Chancellor Rachel Reeves about
In a significant development for British immigration policy, Labour’s proposals to establish overseas “return hubs” for rejected asylum seekers have received crucial endorsement from the United Nations’ refugee agency, marking
