Sunak bins Truss’s Energy Supply Taskforce after just three months December 18, 2022 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has scrapped a taskforce launched by his predecessor to shore up the UK’s energy security by striking a series of long-term deals with gas suppliers. The Energy Supply Taskforce, announced by Liz Truss towards the beginning of her short tenure in No 10 as part of a package of measures to [...]
Dowden says ‘our door always open’ to striking unions December 18, 2022 A senior minister has insisted that “our door is always open” to union bosses, despite refusing to engage in pay negotiations with striking nurses. Cabinet Office minister Oliver Dowden said today that “we’re always willing to talk” with the Royal College of Nurses (RCN), but that its 19 per cent pay increase demand is “not [...]
Rishi Sunak: Rail workers tired of being ‘foot soldiers’ in RMT’s ‘class war’ December 18, 2022 Rail workers are tired of being “foot soldiers” in the union RMT’s “class war,” according to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The PM said the deals offered to both railway staff and Border Force workers have been “fair” and yet “affordable to taxpayers.” “An increasing number of union members want a deal,” Sunak wrote in The [...]
Government reforms needed to claim £1bn in extorted assets December 16, 2022 A potential £1bn of proceeds from political extortion are up for grabs if the UK Government undergoes reforms.
Trump unveils superhero NFT collection after teasing ‘major announcement’ December 15, 2022 Donald Trump has sensationally launched a superhero-themed NFT trading card collection today after teasing a "major announcement" on his Truth Social platform earlier in the day.
Shapps ends flagship small business digital support scheme December 15, 2022 Grant Shapps has pulled the plug on the ‘Help to Grow: Digital programme’ following lacklustre participation and rising costs, sparking a backlash from industry bodies. In a statement on Thursday, Shapps who currently serves as the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy said Government “cannot justify the continued cost” of the “Digital” [...]
Qatar has spent nearly £200,000 on trips for British MPs since 2017 December 15, 2022 British MPs have accepted £190,000 worth of trips from Qatar over the past five years, it has been revealed. Research from the Financial Times showed that 37 MPs accepted paid trips in the lead up to this year’s World Cup as Qatar pursued a European charm offensive. All trips were legal under parliamentary rules and [...]
No10 confirms strike-busting bill paused as ministers look to broaden scope December 15, 2022 No10 has confirmed that its bill on guaranteeing minimum service levels during strike days is being paused as ministers look to broaden its scope. “Essentially we’ve paused that bill and are looking at adding additional measures to it to widen its scope,” said the Prime Minister’s spokesperson. “We haven’t set out exactly the scope of [...]
Hunt considers extending energy support for all businesses past March December 15, 2022 Jeremy Hunt is considering proposals to extend energy support for all businesses past March, instead of targeting a package at “vulnerable” industries. The chancellor may scrap his plan to target certain industries from April due to difficulties in getting information on sector-by-sector energy usage. The Financial Times reports that another universal support package would be [...]
RCN union boss warns of more strikes as nurses walk-out for first time in 100 years December 15, 2022 Nurses across Britain will go on strike today, as the dispute over fair pay continues. The walk-out will impact operations at 44 NHS trusts in the country, including Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals in London – at the busiest time of year for the NHS. Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) union voted [...]