Germany unveils new measures to tackle climate change September 21, 2019 Germany has unveiled a number of new measures to fight climate change following a 15-hour negotiation on Friday. It comes ahead of the UN’s climate summit in New York next week and was completed while thousands of people took to the streets around the globe to protest climate change. Among the new measures is an [...]
Motion to oust Labour deputy leader Tom Watson withdrawn after backlash September 21, 2019 A motion to oust Labour deputy leader Tom Watson from his role has been withdrawn after receiving a huge backlash. Watson this morning criticised the move as a “secretarian attack” prior to it being withdrawn. The deputy leader of the opposition found out late on Friday that founder of Labour grassroots group Momentum, John Lansman, [...]
Brexit negotiations ‘moving forward with momentum’, says Barclay September 21, 2019 Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay insists the UK and EU are “moving forward with momentum” toward a Brexit deal after meeting chief negotiator Michel Barnier in Brussels on Friday. Barclay said the two sides shared a “common purpose” in trying to reach a new agreement and that he had held “serious, detailed discussion” with his counterpart. [...]
Labour to announce menopause workplace policy at annual party conference September 21, 2019 Labour is set to announce plans to introduce a menopause workplace policy at its annual party conference in Brighton today. It is part of a wider plan to transform the workplace for women and will target breaking the stigma of menopause, which typically affects women between 45 and 55 years old. Read more: Currency and [...]
Oil prices post weekly gains despite last-minute dip on renewed trade tensions September 21, 2019 Oil prices fell on Friday on renewed concerns that the US-China trade war could escalate, but still posted strong weekly gains. Brent ended the week with its biggest increase since January following the attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities last weekend. Read more: Oil prices plunge as Saudi production could return sooner than expected On [...]
Thomas Cook asks for government bailout after giving up on private rescue September 21, 2019 Thomas Cook has approached the government in a last-ditch bid to plug a £200m gap that could see it fall into administration this weekend. The travel operator is desperately searching for a rescue deal and has now asked the government for a bailout, the BBC reports. Read more: Thomas Cook on the brink of collapse: [...]
The answer is blowing in the wind: Experts hail cheapest ever offshore wind farms September 20, 2019 The UK will build its first subsidy-free offshore wind farms next decade, campaigners and businesses said this morning as Britain’s cheapest ever offshore wind energy was unveiled. The country cemented its place as a global leader in offshore wind as one tender to provide the grid was quoted at £39.65 per megawatt hour (MWh). Read [...]
Jeremy Corbyn is the least popular opposition leader since 1977, study reveals September 20, 2019 Market research company Ipsos Mori has revealed that Jeremy Corbyn has the lowest satisfaction rating of any opposition leader since 1977. Using a new political monitor poll, the firm has established that the public are less satisfied with Corbyn than any of the other nine opposition leader since the survey began more than 40 years [...]
EU keen to secure Brexit deal, says Stephen Barclay after ‘detailed’ talks September 20, 2019 The EU and the UK have a “shared desire” to clinch an exit deal before 31 October, Brexit secretary Stephen Barclay said today, though Ireland sounded a negative note on today’s talks. Saying that “no-one” wants a no-deal Brexit, Barclay added that the two sides have held “serious detailed discussions” in a bid to reach [...]
Ministers draw up shortlist for £300m post-Brexit ferry contract September 20, 2019 Brittany Ferries, P&O, Stena and Eurotunnel have been shortlisted for a £300m contract to ensure Britain does not run out of medicines and crucial food after Brexit. The government said looking for transport companies that can beef up the UK’s freight capacity ahead of a potential no-deal Brexit. Read more: New £300m no-deal Brexit freight [...]