Political deaths in 2023: The famous faces we said goodbye to this year December 26, 2023 As we end the year, it’s time to look back at the lives of those we lost from Westminster throughout 2023.
UK to sign financial services deal with Switzerland December 20, 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to ink a financial services deal with Switzerland in a bid to ease business transactions with UK firms and individuals.
Wellingborough by-election: More trouble for Sunak as Peter Bone loses seat December 20, 2023 Rishi Sunak is set to lead his party into yet another by-election early in 2024, after Conservative MP Peter Bone’s constituents voted to oust him from the Commons.
MP facing suspension over lobbying sting could trigger another by-election December 14, 2023 A former Conservative MP caught in a lobbying sting should be suspended from Parliament for 35 days, potentially triggering another by-election.
No proof of ‘value for money’ for billions spent on public procurement December 13, 2023 The government cannot demonstrate “value for money” for billions of taxpayer-funded public procurement, a group of MPs have warned.
Key Rwanda safety bill scrapes through crunch Commons vote December 12, 2023 Rishi Sunak has been spared defeat after a key bill declaring Rwanda a safe country for migrant flights scraped through a Commons vote - but could face a future rebellion in the New Year.
Hunt hits back at claims his tax cuts rest on a ‘fiscal fiction’ November 30, 2023 "The way that we fund our public services over the medium is by having a healthy growing economy," Hunt said.
Government ‘mixed messages’ put financial sector green progress at risk, MPs warn November 29, 2023 The financial sector’s progress towards net zero risks stalling due to “mixed messages” from the government on green issues, a group of MPs have warned.
HMRC digital transition set to cost £1.3bn – four times over budget – MPs warn November 25, 2023 Transitioning HMRC to a digital system is now expected to cost as much as £1.3bn - and has gone four times over budget, MPs have warned.
Autumn Statement: Five things to look out for, from rabbits and taxes to pubs and cuts November 22, 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will today unveil the Autumn Statement. City A.M. has broken down our top five things to watch out for.