Minister: Cyber brings ‘risks we can’t ignore’ with UK firms still vulnerable March 20, 2024 Three quarters of medium and large sized businesses were hit by a cyber attack in the past year, according to new government figures.
Low-productivity public services need ‘revolution’ to avoid cuts, Hunt says March 19, 2024 Hunt said the "only" way this could be delivered without cuts to public services was if there was a "productivity revolution".
Rachel Reeves to promise Treasury reform as Labour party promises ‘new chapter’ for Britain March 19, 2024 Labour’s Rachel Reeves will unveil plans for a “new chapter” for Britain’s economy alongside reform to the Treasury as she delivers the prestigious Mais lecture.
Time for tea? Barack Obama visits Rishi Sunak at No10 March 18, 2024 Former US president Barack Obama has met with Rishi Sunak in a “courtesy visit” to Downing Street.
Nudge unit: Clearer consumer information could boost UK productivity and add up to £23bn to GDP March 18, 2024 The paper, published by the Behaviour Insights Team (BIT), found that giving consumers clearer information could improve productivity and boost growth.
Government to fully fund apprenticeships for small firms, Rishi Sunak to announce March 18, 2024 The government will fully fund apprenticeships for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) with a £60m investment in up to 20,000 training places, Rishi Sunak will announce.
Labour announce asylum removals plans March 18, 2024 Labour have announced an immigration removals plan in a bid to see failed asylum seekers and foreign criminals returned faster.
Jeremy Corbyn looks set to run against Labour in Islington North March 17, 2024 Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is expected to run as an independent candidate in Islington North.
Labour’s ticket resale price cap plan could risk ‘black market’, Viagogo warn March 14, 2024 Labour’s pledge to crackdown on ticket touts has been welcomed by the events industry, despite warnings from one resale site it could risk creating a “black market” for fans.
What the Competition and Markets Authority wants to do with its new powers March 14, 2024 The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has set out the areas it wants to focus on over the next 12 months.