Conservatives plan cap on migrant visas
The number of visas available to migrants would be reduced each year under a new Conservative government, the prime minister has promised.... Read More
Pound rises before BoE meets, ignores Conservatives’ local election losses
LONDON, May 6 (Reuters): The pound was higher on Monday before the Bank of England’s policy announcement later this week, while markets... Read More
Charities ‘Concerned’ Over Lack of Progress With Renters Reform Bill
Thirty charities and non-profit organisations have written a letter to PM Rishi Sunak, urging him to pass a bill to ban ‘no-fault’... Read More
Labour Drops Plan To Strip Public Schools Of Charitable Status
Labour has dropped plans to end charitable status for private schools but says it will still remove other tax breaks if it... Read More
Margaret Ferrier: Covid Breach MP Loses Seat After Recall Petition
An MP who was suspended for breaking Covid lockdown rules has lost her seat after a vote by constituents. A by-election... Read More
Rules On Pollution Blocking Housebuilding – Minister
Pollution rules are a major obstacle to the government’s aim of 300,000 new homes a year, a minister has said. Wastewater and... Read More
UK Budget Worth Extra £320m To Scotland – Jeremy Hunt
The UK budget will be worth an additional £320m to the Scottish government over the next two years, the chancellor has said.... Read More
UK Battery Start-Up Collapses Into Administration – British Volt
UK battery start-up British volt has collapsed into administration, with the majority of its 232 staff made redundant with immediate effect. Employees... Read More
Keir Starmer Embraces Brexit Slogan With ‘Take Back Control’ Pledge
Sir Keir Starmer has promised a new “take back control” bill to transfer powers from Westminster to communities. In his first speech... Read More
UK Interest Rates Raised To Highest Level For 14 Years
The Bank of England has raised UK interest rates to their highest level for 14 years as it battles to stem soaring... Read More
