This is how people have reacted to President Barack Obama’s EU intervention April 22, 2016 It's safe to say that President Barack Obama has ruffled a few feathers with his EU intervention. Before he even landed in the UK, those on the Leave side of the debate had done all they could to dismiss his views. Read more: Obama makes passionate plea to Britain to Remain in EU Mayor of London [...]
EU referendum: President Barack Obama makes plea to Britain to Remain in EU as it enhances UK’s influence and helps economic growth “in line with values” April 22, 2016 The European Union magnifies British influence and global leadership, President Barack Obama has said in a passionate appeal to the British people ahead of the all-important EU referendum. Concerned about the prospect of Brexit, the president said that when it comes to creating jobs, trade and economic growth in line "with our values, the UK [...]
MPs urge government to fix skills gap as too much is being spent on temps and consultants April 22, 2016 A group of MPs has today raised concerns over government's apparent lack of urgency to plug the skills gap among its own ranks. A report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has found that government's spending on consultants and temporary staff, who can cost twice as much as permanent workers, has slowly crept up since the Cabinet [...]
Business vote to leave the EU stronger than thought, YouGov poll finds April 21, 2016 The business vote for the UK to remain in the European Union is far more divided that many had previously thought, according to research from pollsters YouGov. It showed that 40 per cent of executives surveyed think the UK would be better off out of the trading bloc, with 49 per cent in favour of staying in and 11 [...]
EU referendum: Jo Johnson, brother of Boris Johnson, urges businesses to join fight against “fanciful Brexit bluster” April 21, 2016 Jo Johnson, the brother of Boris Johnson, will today warn that a Brexit vote could threaten the UK's position as a "global innovation hub". Jo Johnson, who like his brother is a Conservative MP, will tonight urge businesses to fight against a "fanciful Brexit bluster". Speaking to an audience of businesses and academics, the universities and science minister will say: “If we [...]
EU referendum: Barack Obama to make his long awaited intervention on the UK’s referendum on European Union membership April 21, 2016 As the Queen celebrates her 90th birthday President Barack Obama is set to touch down in the UK today for what is widely expected to be his last visit as the US' head of state. While in the UK he will be joining Queen Elizabeth for lunch, but also making a long awaited intervention in the UK's EU [...]
EU referendum: High court to rule on expats who claim they are being illegally denied the right to vote April 21, 2016 The High Court is set to rule on the right of British expats to vote in the upcoming EU referendum. The expats claim they are being illegally denied the right to vote in the upcoming referendum on the UK's membership of the EU. It's speculated that if the decision goes their way – that is, they [...]
It’s crunch time for the European Union as multiple crises stretch union to the limit, says Economist Intelligence Unit April 21, 2016 The European Union is facing a multitude of crises that have pushed it to its limit, experts have warned. The region's problems are far from disappearing, and are instead being exacerbated by questions on issues such as freedom of movement, security and democracy. The report from Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) comes ahead of the UK's [...]
Who went to Britain Stronger In Europe’s exclusive (and secretive) Knightsbridge fundraiser? April 20, 2016 Financial big guns flocked to a lavish dinner tonight to raise funds for the coiffers of campaigners who are fighting to keep Britain in the European Union. Lord Peter Mandelson, alongside Britain Stronger In Europe chairman and former Marks & Spencer exec Stuart Rose were among a number of notable attendees to join the event at an exclusive Knightsbridge hotel, City A.M. [...]
Cabinet Office is making threats to silence pro-Brexit businesses ahead of June referendum, claims Vote Leave campaign director Dominic Cummings April 20, 2016 UK businesses are being prevented from coming out in support of a British exit from the European Union due to threats from Downing Street and the Cabinet Office, it was claimed today by Vote Leave’s campaign director Dominic Cummings. The allegations were made by Cummings during a three-hour grilling by the influential Treasury select committee, chaired by MP Andrew Tyrie. [...]