‘Not for EU’ food labelling plans already affecting investment in UK manufacturing February 23, 2024 Plans to introduce ‘not for EU’ labelling on food products across the whole of the UK is already “having an impact on investment”, one expert has warned.
UK consumer confidence falls in February as technical recession is a bummer for Brits February 23, 2024 UK consumer confidence fell two points in February as reports of a technical recession dampened hopes.
Post Office row: Top civil servant denies telling Henry Staunton to delay payments February 22, 2024 A senior civil servant has denied tellilng former Post Office chairman Henry Staunton to delay the Horizon IT compensation payments.
Over 60 MPs call for Sir Lindsay Hoyle to quit as Speaker over Gaza vote February 22, 2024 Over 60 MPs have called for Sir Lindsay Hoyle to resign as Speaker of the House of Commons following a row over votes on an Israel-Gaza ceasefire.
What the UK’s new fire and rehire rules could mean for businesses and employees February 20, 2024 The UK Government has announced new measures around the use of fire and rehire practices after high profile companies, including P&O Ferries, sparked outrage with their use of the tactic.
UK trade policy must focus on services, top City figure urges February 19, 2024 The UK’s trade policy must “flip” to focus on services, given the country is no longer a “nation of shopkeepers”, a senior City of London figure is to argue.
Levelling Up fund earmarks £90m for London boroughs – is your neighbourhood included? February 19, 2024 Over £90m will be injected into various boroughs across London to revamp tube stations and improve community spaces as part of the government’s Levelling Up fund.
Top energy firms to hold crisis talks on Labour’s windfall tax plans February 19, 2024 Major oil and gas firms are set to hold crisis talks this week to discuss concerns about Labour’s windfall tax plans for the sector.
UK hints at fresh sanctions after Navalny’s death in Russia February 18, 2024 The UK could launch fresh sanctions against Russia in response to the death of jailed Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, the foreign secretary hinted.
Labour faces fresh divisions over Gaza as SNP bring new ceasefire vote February 18, 2024 Labour faces the prospect of fresh divisions over the Israel-Gaza conflict as a second vote on a ceasefire is set to take place in Westminster this week.