‘Incredible spin’: Sadiq Khan slated for linking rising crime to cost of living crisis March 15, 2024 Sadiq Khan has been blasted for “incredible spin” over his linking the cost of living crisis to increasing crime in London.
Government proposes ‘debanking’ law after Farage Natwest row and surge in complaints March 14, 2024 The UK government has proposed a law that would force banks to give customers more advanced notice and an explanation before closing their accounts, following a surge in complaints over "debanking" and a row between Natwest and former Ukip leader Nigel Farage.
Hunt doubles down on ‘long term ambition’ to abolish National Insurance March 13, 2024 Jeremy Hunt today doubled down on his "long term ambition" to abolish employee National Insurance, but economists were doubtful that the measure will ever be implemented.
Putin launches a game of nuclear chicken in warning to US March 13, 2024 Putin described US President Joe Biden as a veteran politician who fully understands the possible dangers of escalation, and said he does not think the world is heading to a nuclear war.
PMQs sketch: ‘Healer’ Sunak’s medicine proves placebo for fractious Tories March 13, 2024 With headlines dominated by Tory mega-donor Frank Hester’s racist abuse of former Labour MP Diane Abbott, “is he proud”, Starmer asked, “to be bankrolled” by him?
Virgin Active to ‘refocus on growth’ after losses of nearly £150m revealed March 13, 2024 Virgin Active is to "refocus on growth" after seeing its losses widen to nearly £150m despite its revenue jumping by almost 50 per cent.
A women’s commissioner and ending Khan’s ‘chumocracy’: Here’s what Susan Hall would do if elected Mayor of London March 13, 2024 Tory mayoral candidate Susan Hall has pledge to appoint a women's commissioner and end what she called “chumocracy” at City Hall, if elected.
‘Texas Hold ‘Em’: Badenoch to ink trade MOU with 9th largest economy in the world March 13, 2024 Kemi Badenoch will sign a trade pact with Texas as the UK continues to chase state-level deals in the absence of a national US agreement.
Post Office: Wronged victims to be exonerated under fresh law March 13, 2024 Wrongfully convicted postmasters are set to be exonerated via a fresh law aimed at clearing the names of those caught up in the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, ministers announced.
Tories and Labour increasingly believe going green won’t win votes March 12, 2024 Tory plans to back gas power stations and Labour's decision to scale back its £28bn green pledge suggest both parties increasingly believe going big on green initiatives won't win them votes at the next election.