Lessons from Mrs T: Why we need more businesspeople in parliament April 3, 2024 As exemplified by Margaret Thatcher's inner circle, a bit of business nous can go a long way in Westminster, writes James Price.
Mixed feelings on MoJ plan to increase court and tribunal fees April 2, 2024 The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) announced last year plans to raise up to £42m extra a year by increasing some fees for HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS), but there are mixed feelings amongst the consultation responses. The MoJ revealed last November its plans to increase some court fees by 10 per cent after it [...]
Sadiq Khan plans ‘Bakerloop’ bus route along proposed Bakerloo line Tube extension April 2, 2024 Sadiq Khan has announced plans for a ‘Bakerloop’ bus route along the proposed Bakerloo Tube line extension.
Businessmen are from Mars, politicians Venus, but they must learn how to speak to each other April 2, 2024 It may sometimes feel like politicians and businesspeople are from different worlds, but if they learn to speak they will see they want the same things, writes Emma Revell.
Is Khan being left out of the Starmer project? April 2, 2024 Labour could soon be in charge of Westminster and Whitehall, but a clash between Starmer and Khan risks stasis in London, writes Eliot Wilson.
Donald Trump’s social media company posts $58m annual loss despite $8bn stock market valuation April 1, 2024 Former US president Donald Trump's social media firm has reported a $58m loss for 2023, despite its valuation soaring to more than $8bn in its stock market debut last week.
Sadiq Khan criticised for not delivering ‘Track My Crime’ victim portal April 1, 2024 Sadiq Khan has been criticised for not delivering a planned ‘track my crime’ portal for victims to find updates on their cases.
Johnny Mercer facing deadline to hand over Afghan whistleblower names April 1, 2024 Johnny Mercer is this week facing a deadline to hand over the names of those who he said told him about alleged murders in Afghanistan.
Yimbys v Nimbys: The London boroughs blocking new homes April 1, 2024 New data reveals the most anti-development London boroughs, with some approving less than two fifths of major developments proposals they received.
Rayner: Fear over Labour workers’ rights plans like ‘squealing’ over minimum wage April 1, 2024 Angela Rayner has said fears over her workers’ rights plans is similar to the “squealing” over the minimum wage law brought in by the party in 1999.