Tony Blair says the West must be prepared to use ground troops to counter the Islamic State March 27, 2016 The West must be prepared to send ground troops to fight the Islamic State, former Prime Minister Tony Blair has said. The former Labour Prime Minister said ground forces could be needed to "confront and defeat the terrorists" as otherwise the West risks more terror attacks in Europe of "such size and horror" that will result in many [...]
US Presidential Election 2016: Bernie Sanders storms to victory in Washington, Alaska and Hawaii as he closes gap on frontrunner Hillary Clinton March 27, 2016 Senator Bernie Sanders has crushed Hillary Clinton in Washington, Alaska and Hawaii as he closes the gap in the race for the Democrat nomination. While Clinton remains the firm favourite to win the nomination – and the presidency – Sanders garnered huge support in the Western states. In Washington Sanders won 73 per cent of [...]
Labour party warns against “damaging” border force cuts after Brussels attacks March 27, 2016 The Labour party has warned the government against “damaging” cuts to the border force in the wake of the Brussels attacks. Shadow home secretary Andy Burnham wrote to home secretary Theresa May to urge against cuts to make savings now, which he said would be a "very serious mistake". Burnham quoted border force members, saying [...]
EU referendum: Chairman of JD Wetherspoon sets out his argument for a Brexit – “democracy equals prosperity” March 26, 2016 The chairman of pubs chain JD Wetherspoon has today set out his reasoning for backing a so-called Brexit. Tim Martin was one of 250 business leaders to give their support to the Vote Leave campaign today. Explaining his decision, Martin said: "Democracy equals prosperity. And slowly democracy is being removed by the European Union." Read [...]
EU referendum: Brexit campaign group unveils list of 250 business backers as former BCC director general John Longworth takes up new role March 26, 2016 Vote Leave has today unveiled a list of 250 business leaders backing its campaign for a Brexit. The organisation also revealed John Longworth, the former director general of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), will chair its business council. Read more: Poll finds growing support for a Brexit – but Remain retains lead Meanwhile, a new [...]
EU referendum: Former CIA director backs claims Brexit could be good for UK security because EU can “get in the way” March 25, 2016 A former CIA director has backed claims that a so-called Brexit could be good for Britain's security. Retired general Michael Hayden has said the European Union “in some ways gets in the way of the state providing security for its own citizens”. He was speaking after former head of MI6 Richard Dearlove yesterday said Britain could be [...]
WPP chief executive Martin Sorrell says Donald Trump’s presidential hopes should not be underestimated – and “who knows” what he’ll mean for business March 25, 2016 Donald Trump and his hopes of becoming US president should not be underestimated, according to the chief executive of advertising giant WPP. Sir Martin Sorrell, who is the best paid chief executive in the FTSE 100, also suggested it was unclear what impact Trump would have on the business world. He said that the Republican [...]
Government launches Land Registry privatisation consultation in move condemned by Labour and PCS union March 25, 2016 The government faced criticism last night after plans to sell off the Land Registry were confirmed. Business Secretary Sajid Javid has launched a consultation document setting out options for privatising the body, which holds the titles for most of England and Wales’s land. City A.M. understands buyout firm Advent International and others are considering bids for the [...]
Budget 2016: Chancellor George Osborne warns drinks companies not to “waste time and money” by launching legal challenge to the new sugar tax March 24, 2016 Chancellor George Osborne warned drinks companies against wasting time and money by launching a legal challenge to the new sugar tax. It comes as firms are gearing up to go to war with the government over his controversial sugar tax, and are considering fighting the new levy in the courts. Speaking before the Treasury select committee, [...]
Energy secretary Amber Rudd blasted over Brexit “electric shock” claim March 24, 2016 Energy secretary Amber Rudd will warn Britain's exit from the European Union could result in what she termed a "massive electric shock". She will say a "no" vote in the in/out referendum on 23 June could lead to "a massive electric shock because UK energy costs are likely to sky rocket by at least half a billion pounds a [...]