FTSE 100 live: London markets set for lacklustre opening as lingering Middle East woes offer little relief
Sadiq Khan to launch manifesto with free school meals pledge UK Politics Sadiq Khan is set to launch his manifesto in London today with a pledge to make his free school meals for primary pupil policy permanent.
Four things we learned from the London mayoral debate UK Politics We've picked out the top four things we learned when the four top London mayoral election candidates went head to head on live TV.
Government and trade body urge BBC to refresh local news plans Media "We are concerned the BBC was too confident of what it can deliver in the future," a Committee report published today said.
PMQs sketch: Trusst back in politics? April 17, 2024 Thanks to Liz Truss, a surfeit of salad-related attempts at humour emerged during PMQs this week. We take you through the highlights.
Tory MPs led by IDS: Biden’s liquefied natural gas curbs risk reliance on Russian energy April 17, 2024 A group of nearly two dozen Conservative MPs led by former party leader Iain Duncan Smith has warned that Joe Biden's decision to curb US energy exports to the UK and Europe risks making his allies reliant on Russia to meet their energy needs.
UK smoking ban: everything you need to know April 17, 2024 Despite some opposition, the UK smoking ban bill passed with significant support, including backing from Labour MPs.
Alstom in ‘intense discussions’ over new Elizabeth Line trains to save Derby plant April 17, 2024 Train manufacturer Alstom is in “intense discussions” with the government over possible new train orders to save its struggling Derby plant.
‘First of its kind’: Prominent lawyers write to Prime Minister for urgent support on Genocide Determination Bill April 17, 2024 The Bill was introduced on 4 December to the House of Lords, and is a first of its kind in the world.
Post Office chief Nick Read ‘exonerated of all misconduct’ claims in external report April 17, 2024 The head of the Post Office has been “exonerated of all misconduct allegations” in an independent and unseen report released today. Nick Read was let off the hook by an external report, which former chair Henry Staunton claimed contained accusations about his behaviour. Among claims were related to Read’s “conduct and lack of his management [...]
UK failing to fight ‘dirty money epidemic’ costing £350bn a year, MPs warn April 17, 2024 The UK is “utterly failing” to fight the “dirty money epidemic” that is costing £350bn a year, MPs have warned.