Rachel Reeves oversees borrowing spike as benefits spending offsets tax haul Economics Rachel Reeves oversaw a surge in borrowing in the first month of the financial year as April’s figures hit the highest since 2020 on higher benefit spend. Government borrowing – which marks the difference between total public sector spending and income – topped £24.3bn in April 2026, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). […]
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Business doesn’t want a ‘partnership’ with the state Opinion Threatening to cap supermarket prices shows this Labour government views business as a mark, not a partner, says Elliot Keck Former US President Ronald Reagan once said: “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: ‘I’m from the government, and I’m here to help’”. The modern equivalent is surely “we want to build […]
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Cowes Week announces Horner-linked North Sails as title sponsor Sport Business The Cowes Week sailing regatta has this morning announced the Christian Horner-linked North Sails as title partner. The Isle of Wight racing week, taking place in August, will now be sponsored by the sailmaker backed by Oakley Capital, which this week appointed former Red Bull Racing team principal as an advisor. Cowes Week is the […]
Jakajaro to have day in the Sun at Haydock Sport HAYDOCK’s card this weekend is headlined by two Group Two sprint contests, the Sandy Lane Stakes (2.58pm) and the Temple Stakes (3.30pm). With the weather in the north west unsettled and a good bit of rain around, I’m expecting the ground to be no better than good-to-soft come Saturday. Softer conditions should suit the Clive […]
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