Why do economists think public investment is good for growth? October 19, 2024 As the Budget approaches it seems clear that the government is preparing to ramp up public investment.
CPS offers pleas to Entain suspects ahead of charging decisions October 4, 2024 The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) offers pleas discussions with suspects from Entain as it gears up to make charging decisions by end of the year
City sounds alarm over Starmer’s ‘painful’ Budget warning August 28, 2024 City figures have sounded the alarm over the Prime Minister’s warning of a “painful” Budget this autumn, urging him not to “punish risk takers” and warning against “taxing wealth creators”. Sir Keir Starmer delivered his first major address from the No10 Rose Garden on Tuesday as he cautioned that the state of the public finances [...]
How poor regulation is holding back the UK economy June 5, 2024 Regulation is a pressing concern, both for businesses and consumers. Getting it right could help unleash growth and deliver better outcomes for consumers.
UK ‘risks being left behind’ as red tape choked tech start-ups, new report warns May 23, 2024 The UK “risks being left behind” as red tape is choking the potential of UK tech start ups, a new report has warned.
High levels of migration contributing to slowdown in productivity growth, report suggests May 8, 2024 "Large-scale migration has not delivered the economic benefits its defenders argue it should - with the era of mass migration coinciding with a significant slowdown in GDP per capita growth," O’Brien said.
Cocaine: Drug kingpin found guilty of smuggling £132m-worth into Britain disguised as ink April 24, 2024 Jonathan Strogylos was found guilty at Isleworth Crown Court this week after being identified as the ringleader of a large-scale illegal operation.