HS2: Government Refuses To Guarantee Manchester Branch
The government has refused to guarantee the future of the HS2 rail line between Birmingham and Manchester. A Downing Street spokesperson instead... Read More
Mortgages To Go Up By £2,900 A Year For 800,000 – Resolution Foundation
Rising interest rates mean people looking to remortgage their homes will pay an average of £2,900 a year more from 2024, a... Read More
Interest Rates Expected To Rise For 12th Time In A Row
The Bank of England is widely expected to raise interest rates for a 12th consecutive time on Thursday as it tries to... Read More
Food Prices Jump Despite Drop In Wholesale Costs
Food prices in the UK continued to soar in April despite a drop in wholesale costs, new figures show. Food inflation jumped... Read More
Virgin Orbit: Sir Richard Branson’s Rocket Company Lays Off 85% Of Staff
British billionaire Sir Richard Branson’s rocket company Virgin Orbit says it will lay off 85% of staff after failing to secure new... Read More
‘Power up Britain’ Plan Targets Emissions And Costs
A plan to cut greenhouse gasses and lower energy costs by investing in nuclear power, renewable energy and carbon capture technology is... Read More
HS2 Delays Being Considered To Cut Rising Costs
Delays to HS2 are being considered among other options to curb rising costs, the project’s boss has admitted. The planned high-speed railway... Read More
Firms Fear ‘Worst To Come’ – Energy Bill Support
Soaring energy prices have left households and businesses worried in recent months, with the government announcing an extension to support on offer... Read More
Royal Liverpool Hospital: New A&E Overcrowded And Chaotic – Medics
More than 30 senior medics have said they are “embarrassed, ashamed and demoralised” by the standard of care they can give in... Read More
Deloitte Cuts UK Office Temperatures By 2C To Save Energy
Deloitte is reducing temperatures in its UK offices in a bid to cut costs and carbon emissions. The thermostat is being lowered... Read More
