Calls for action to boost living standards
Living standards have been in the doldrums, a new report has suggested, with calls for any new government to help boost productivity.... Read More
Tax cuts allow a cautious chancellor to create some headaches for Labour
We have had a glimpse into the most important tussle of the general election campaign. The battle for economic credibility. This was... Read More
Growth and closer EU ties priorities for Labour, says Starmer
LABOUR leader Sir Keir Starmer on Monday (4) said his government would not “turn on the spending taps” if he becomes prime... Read More
Sunak’s new Rwanda plan stumbles as Jenrick resigns
PRIME MINISTER Rishi Sunak set out draft emergency legislation on Wednesday (6) which he said would pave the way for asylum seekers... Read More
UK’s new visa rules to impact many Indian families
The UK government’s latest set of visa crackdowns to cut immigration figures includes a major hike in the minimum salary threshold for... Read More
HS2: Labour Criticises ‘Back Of Fag Packet’ Transport Plan
Labour has criticised the government’s “Network North” alternative to HS2 as a “back of the fag packet plan”. The prime minister scrapped... Read More
Labour Conference Votes To Nationalise Energy
Labour’s leadership has lost a showdown over the party’s approach to nationalising critical infrastructure. Delegates voted for a motion, proposed by Labour’s... 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
Labour Tries To Clarify Keir Starmer Comments On EU Relationship
Labour has tried to clarify its intended post-Brexit relationship with the EU, after comments from Sir Keir Starmer at a conference. A... Read More
Rishi Sunak Delays Petrol Car Ban In Major Shift On Green Policies
Rishi Sunak has delayed a ban on new petrol and diesel cars in a major change to the government’s approach to achieving... Read More
