‘Come together’ Sunak tells Conservatives after by-election blows February 17, 2024 Rishi Sunak has called on British conservatives to “come together” after a bruising set of by-election defeats in Wellingborough and Kingswood.
Stokes “pretty emotional” over 100th Test in India for England February 15, 2024 Ben Stokes has had an air of indifference at playing in his 100th Test but the England captain was “pretty emotional” at receiving his cap in a behind-closed-doors presentation. England players typically hold a team huddle on the outfield before play to commemorate landmark appearances but Stokes this week described joining the 100 Test club [...]
The quiet success of warehouses reveals a damaging tax loophole February 13, 2024 Warehouses are anything but sexy – few will be gathering in the strip-light corridors for an industrial-themed Valentine’s Day supper tonight. But they are clearly desirable for some. Usually, consolidation happens in an industry for one of two reasons; a downturn forcing former rivals to bunk up together, or rapid growth, where scale will win [...]
The Notebook: A looming threat to the UK’s vital bee population February 12, 2024 Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, it’s Nicola Reed, founder and CEO of honey spirits brand Beeble. The threat to our bees Albert Einstein once said, “If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have four years to live.” These wonderful insects play a crucial part in [...]
Fujitsu received £3.4bn from Treasury-linked deals February 11, 2024 Fujitsu is set to have received more than £3.4bn through contracts running with Treasury-linked organisations since 2019 despite its role in the Post Office scandal, MPs have found. Around £1.4bn worth of deals have been awarded since the High Court ruled that there had been numerous bugs and errors in its Horizon software. More than [...]
Rail maintenance workers to begin eight-day strike in pay dispute February 10, 2024 Rail maintenance workers will begin an eight-day strike on Saturday in a dispute over pay.
Rishi Sunak earned £2.2m and paid £508,000 in tax, documents show February 10, 2024 Rishi Sunak has published his tax documents, showing that he paid more than £500,000 in UK tax last year, as his total income rose to £2.2m.
Pfizer/BioNTech Covid jab to be sold in UK high street pharmacies February 10, 2024 The Pfizer/BioNTech Covid jab will be sold in UK high street pharmacies from next month.
Fujitsu staff working in HMRC IT jobs settle pay dispute February 10, 2024 Staff working for HMRC in IT jobs have settled a pay dispute after going on strike, winning wage rises of up to 15 per cent, their union announced.
Sunak promises tax cuts and tells doubters he is ‘totally up for the fight’ February 10, 2024 Hard work should be rewarded with tax cuts, Rishi Sunak has said, telling critics who doubt he can turn his party around that he is “totally up for the fight”.