Prime Minister David Cameron says the UK government will do everything it can to combat migrant crisis in Calais July 29, 2015 After 1,500 migrants tried to reach the UK via the Channel Tunnel, David Cameron has warned he is “very concerned” by the growing Calais crisis. Speaking as the UK confirmed an extra £7m in funding for new fencing at the Channel Tunnel in France, Cameron said he felt sympathy for British holidaymakers and that the [...]
SNP bites back at PM after David Cameron vows to halt second Scottish independence referendum July 28, 2015 The SNP has rejected Prime Minister David Cameron’s claim that he would block another vote on Scottish independence. On Monday, Cameron said that he had the ability to shoot down a second referendum did “not see the need for another” vote. “It will be my ultimate decision, in line with the democratic decision-making processes of the [...]
David Cameron: There will be no second Scottish independence referendum while I am Prime Minister July 28, 2015 The Prime Minister has rejected claims by Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon that she will dictate when a second Scottish independence referendum takes place, ruling out another vote in the current parliament. The timing of a second vote, Sturgeon said, would ultimately be her decision, agreeing with Alex Salmond, former SNP leader, that it [...]
David Cameron promises new crackdown on corrupt London home buyers driving up house prices July 27, 2015 Prime Minister David Cameron will today vow to stop the UK from becoming a haven for “dirty money”. He promises to reveal corrupt offshore organisations that purchase high-end London properties using “laundered cash”, which increase prices, exacerbating the capital’s affordability crisis. “I want Britain to be the most open country in the world [...]
David Cameron looks to City for new business advisory group with bosses from BP, EasyJet and Santander July 27, 2015 Prime Minister David Cameron has appointed a new slate of 19 City leaders to his business advisory group, including more than a dozen chief executives of UK blue chips. The chief executives of BP, Legal & General, EasyJet, Land Securities, the London Stock Exchange Group, Persimmon, Asda, ARM, Severn Trent and Rolls Royce all [...]
With his Asia trade mission in full swing, should David Cameron be playing the salesman for the UK? July 27, 2015 Allie Renison, head of Europe and trade policy at the Institute of Directors, says Yes. Ultimately, it is businesses themselves that will increase the volume of the UK’s international trade, but politicians also have a role to play in bringing British firms and foreign governments together to discuss facilitating the flow of goods and services. [...]
David Cameron says deals worth more than £750m will be made on south east Asia trip July 27, 2015 As the he embarks on his four-day trip to south-east Asia, David Cameron has said business deals worth in excess of £750m will be made. The trade mission, for which Cameron is accompanied by 31 business leaders, aims to forge links to the area to exploit emerging markets which could open up new channels for [...]
David Cameron to take UK fintech leaders on Asian tour July 26, 2015 David Cameron will go on a trade mission to Asia next month as part of the government’s plan to develop the UK financial technology sector. The delegation is made up largely of senior staff from the financial tech sector, reflecting the government’s aim to position the UK as a fintech leader. Thirty businesses will be [...]
David Cameron’s south east Asia tour: The UK needs a step change in its ASEAN trade July 26, 2015 As David Cameron tours south east Asia this week, he can take heart from the recent experience of an iconic British brand which resonates all over the world. Liverpool football club spent last week in Malaysia, with manager Brendan Rodgers commenting that “it’s been incredible to see the support we’ve received.” This was reflected in [...]
EU Referendum: David Cameron “pencils in June 2016” for Brexit vote as George Osborne heads to Paris July 26, 2015 A referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union could be held within the next year, with June 2016 pencilled in for the vote, the Independent on Sunday reports. David Cameron has promised a vote before the end of 2017 and has embarked on a whistlestop tour of Europe since winning the election. meeting leaders to [...]