David Cameron’s EU reform battle: Something’s got to give June 23, 2014 As Cameron faces a crunch week in his battle over EU reform, a new report backed by leading business figures warns… As David Cameron’s plans for EU reform enter a critical week, the UK faces a stark choice if renegotiation fails: either to join the euro or leave the bloc altogether by 2020 to protect [...]
Sunni militants gain key border crossings in Iraq June 23, 2014 Militants in Iraq have gained control of two key border crossings and a number of towns in the west, as fighting continues to escalate. One of the crossings borders Jordan, while the other is between Iraq and neighbouring Syria, where the terrorist group originates. The key strategic gains will help Isis, the Islamic state in [...]
Independent Scotland could be a financial powerhouse June 23, 2014 Scotland could become the Frankfurt of the north, a new report out today claims, adding that the country could become one of the five wealthiest in the world if it seeks to position itself as a centre for financial services to rival London. The Scotland means Business report, commissioned by business group N56, sets out [...]
Poll shows no boost for Labour as support for Miliband wavers June 23, 2014 LABOUR leader Ed Miliband is facing increasing calls from within his own party to come up with a plan to win a large majority in May 2015, after a new poll shows no change in support for Labour among the electorate. Research for the Observer newspaper, conducted by Opinium, showed no change in support for [...]
