EU referendum: Britain Stronger in Europe and Vote Leave spar over claims that freedom of movement puts British families in danger March 29, 2016 Pro-EU campaigners have slammed the eurosceptic Vote Leave campaign, after the pro-Brexit group claimed the European Union’s freedom of movement policies “put British families in danger”. In a new report out today, Vote Leave says that EU law does not require other EU countries to inform the UK on a systematic basis of the criminal records [...]
London Stock Exchange and Deutsche Boerse deal: City grandees question proposed merger amid criticisms from UK MPs and German politicians March 28, 2016 City grandees are questioning the proposed merger between the London Stock Exchange Group and Deutsche Boerse, joining politicians in both the UK and Germany who have raised red flags over the deal. Former UK trade minister and Standard Chartered chairman Lord Mervyn Davies told the Financial Times over the weekend that a government “public interest [...]
EU referendum: Tech leaders warn against Brexit as new figures show one in five directors at new UK tech companies are foreign nationals March 28, 2016 London tech leaders are warning against Britain leaving the European Union as new figures show that more than one in five directors at new UK tech companies are foreign nationals, with most coming from EU countries. The number of foreign directors of new UK tech companies has increased by 133 per cent since 2010, while [...]
Bank of England poised to announce new measures to clamp down on the buy-to-let market March 28, 2016 The Bank of England appears poised to introduce new rules to clamp down on the buy-to-let property market amid fears that the sector poses big risks to the UK economy. Chancellor George Osborne told MPs last week that it is “highly likely” that he will give the Bank’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC) powers over the buy-to-let [...]
Ukip leader Nigel Farage confirms former deputy leader Suzanne Evans suspended from the party March 23, 2016 Ukip leader Nigel Farage has sacked former Ukip deputy leader Suzanne Evans – again. Farage told the BBC today that Evans been suspended from the eurosceptic party for six months. "Sometimes people fall out with their own party and sometimes say and do things that perhaps they shouldn't," Farage said. In a statement on her Facebook page this afternoon, [...]
Junior doctors strike: British Medical Association (BMA) confirms all-out strike for 26 and 27 April March 23, 2016 Junior doctors in England will stage a full walk-out on 26 and 27 April, the British Medical Association said this afternoon. The announcement marks the latest move in an escalating row between medical professionals and the government. The planned strikes on 26 and 27 April will be the first time the doctors have refused to provide [...]
Prime Minister David Cameron: Pubs will stay open later on 10th and 11th of June for Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday March 23, 2016 Pubs will be allowed to stay open longer on 10 and 11 June as part of nationwide celebrations marking the Queen's 90th birthday, Prime Minister David Cameron confirmed today. Downing Street said that subject to a consultation process with licensing authorities, the pub industry and community groups, pubs that are licensed to trade until 11pm will be allowed [...]
Secret list from Jeremy Corbyn’s allies says mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan is “hostile” to Labour leader March 23, 2016 Advisers to Jeremy Corbyn have labelled Labour mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan as "hostile" to the Labour leadership, despite Khan being one of 35 Labour MPs to nominate Corbyn for party leader last summer. The Times reported today that an internal Labour party document divided the party's MPs into five groups: core, core group plus, neutral but not [...]
Brussels attacks: Belgium and UK observe one minute silence in remembrance of terrorist attack victims March 23, 2016 Belgium and Britain observed a minute's silence this morning in remembrance of the victims of yesterday's terrorist attacks in Brussels. The silence was recognised at all UK government buildings and other public organisations and institutions were expected to follow suit. Flags are currently flying at half-mast on Whitehall government buildings, and the Belgian flag is flying at half-mast [...]
London mayoral election 2016: Conservative candidate Zac Goldsmith and Labour candidate Sadiq Khan confirm they will step down as MPs if elected March 22, 2016 Conservative mayoral candidate Zac Goldsmith and his Labour rival Sadiq Khan have both confirmed that they won't be following in current London mayor Boris Johnson's footsteps – at least when it comes to having both an office in City Hall and the House of Commons. Both Goldsmith and Khan said today that they intend to [...]
