Queen’s Speech live: The UK to ‘champion global free trade’ post-Brexit October 14, 2019 12.13pm That’s all from us Thanks for following our live blog this morning for the Queen’s Speech and state opening of parliament. For more coverage of the government’s new agenda, check out our coverage from political correspondent Catherine Neilan. 11.55am UK to continue to ‘play a leading role on global affairs’ The government “will ensure [...]
Exclusive: Queen’s Speech to include Financial Services Bill in bid to safeguard City October 14, 2019 Plans to safeguard the City’s global pre-eminence after Brexit will be laid bare today in the Queen’s Speech. City A.M. understands the government will include a Financial Services Bill in its legislation as part of an effort to ensure the sector stays at the forefront of international trading after it leaves the EU. Read more: [...]
City of London Corporation looks east to China in post-Brexit plans October 13, 2019 London must capitalise on the US-China trade war to increase Chinese investment and help offset the potential effects of Brexit, according to the City’s governing body. The City of London Corporation proposes to position London as a “top global financial centre” and as a “supporter to China’s financial reform” in a motion to be reviewed [...]
Rail franchising model set to be scrapped by Boris Johnson October 13, 2019 The UK’s rail franchising system is set to be drastically overhauled as early as next year. Plans will be announced in tomorrow’s Queen’s Speech to scrap the current rail franchising model – where contracts are awarded to private companies to run commercial rail services – and replace it with a system based on “performance and [...]
Rees-Mogg urges Brexiteers to trust Boris Johnson on Brexit negotiations October 13, 2019 Arch-Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg has said compromises over Brexit “are inevitable” as he seeks to get leavers to trust Boris Johnson. Rees-Mogg wrote in The Telegraph today that Brexiteers must get behind any deal the prime minister strikes with the European Union in a message aimed at members of the Eurosceptic European Research Group (ERG). Read [...]
Corbyn leans toward a general election before a second Brexit referendum October 13, 2019 Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn has hinted Labour is more likely to back a general election before a second Brexit referendum. Opinion is mixed within the party whether Labour should agree to a general election if the government is forced to seek a Brexit extension past 31 October. Read more: PM to wave through Corbyn’s election [...]
Potential loophole paves the way for conflicts of interest at HS2 October 10, 2019 Downing Street is being urged to close a route that could allow former High Speed 2 (HS2) rail executives to become consultants on the project without the usual vetting procedures. A number of former HS2 executives currently work at consultancy firms that advise on the controversial rail project, including former chief executive Simon Kirby. However [...]
Boris Johnson has until Monday to provide latest response to London Assembly in Arcuri probe October 10, 2019 The London Assembly has given prime minister Boris Johnson a Monday deadline to explain why it can’t publish his response to corruption allegations. A Number 10 representative delivered a submission to the assembly on Tuesday in response to an alleged conflict of interest in his dealings with businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri. The London Assembly requested details [...]
ULEZ should include all of London: Greens co-leader October 10, 2019 The ultra low emissions zone (ULEZ) charge will be levied on drivers across the whole of London if Greens candidate Sian Berry becomes mayor. The mayoral candidate said today she wants to radically alter the current road pricing system to ensure drivers contribute more to London’s transport budget. Read more: Tfl rakes in £220,000 a [...]
Tui Airways adds extra flights by hiring Thomas Cook cabin and crew October 10, 2019 Europe’s largest travel company will fly up to two million more passengers in 2020 with the help of former Thomas Cook staff. Tui Airways has announced it will add an extra 10,000 flights next year by hiring former Thomas Cook pilots and cabin crew. Read more: Will buyout of Thomas Cook’s 555 high street stores [...]
