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.
Fuel retailers face fines if they do not ‘come clean’ over pricing November 15, 2023 Fuel retailers face fines if they fail to be more transparent on pricing, Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has announced.
‘Tough on crime’: Will Sunak’s law and order focus deliver at the polls? November 7, 2023 The government has denied plans to lock up killers, rapists and grooming gangs for longer are simply a bid for votes ahead of the next general election - but could the policy prove to be a vote winner?
The City sees the Tories as a ‘bigger risk to business’, says Reynolds October 8, 2023 The Conservative Party is seen by many people in the City “as the bigger risk to the business community”, Labour’s Jonathan Reynolds told City A.M.
Normal service resumed? CBI boss tells corporate Britain she’s turned the page on scandal October 2, 2023 Rain Newton-Smith is well respected in the City but scandals and questions over its long-term utility have left the CBI in a pinch
‘No political reward from pausing net zero’ as Tories shown to back green policies September 29, 2023 New polling has shown Conservative voters still support net zero, don’t blame the policy for the cost of living and want the government to help them go green – which may give the Prime Minister pause for thought after his net zero U-turn. A survey by right-leaning think tank Onward found 49 per cent of [...]
Tory MPs split over timing of reported plans to slash inheritance tax September 24, 2023 Conservative MPs are split over the timing of reported plans to slash inheritance tax rates, with some warning the move risks fuelling perceptions of intergenerational unfairness. Rishi Sunak is reportedly preparing to announce a cut to inheritance tax, before abolishing it entirely, according to the Sunday Times. It comes as Sunak is said to be [...]
Miliband hits out at Sunak over net zero policy shift September 23, 2023 Rishi Sunak “does not give a damn” about climate change, Ed Miliband claimed following the Prime Minister’s decision to postpone a series of green policies. The shadow net zero secretary said Mr Sunak saw the drive to cut emissions as an obligation forced on him rather than an economic opportunity. Addressing the online conference of [...]
Brits split over Sunak’s net zero delays, poll reveals September 21, 2023 The British public is divided over Rishi Sunak’s decision to delay some of the UK's net zero plans, fresh polling by YouGov has revealed.
Net Zero: Labour pledge to reinstate 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles September 21, 2023 The Labour Party has pledged it would reinstate the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 if elected into government.