Car industry plan could create 80,000 jobs, Labour says October 10, 2023 Labour have unveiled their plans for the car industry which they say could create 80,000 jobs, Jonathan Reynolds has said.
Rail workers ‘at war’ with government, union boss says October 9, 2023 Rail workers are “at war” with the government, a union boss has said, as Labour faced calls to commit to building HS2 in full. Mick Whelan, general secretary of the train drivers’ union Aslef, said his members have been on strike for 16 months in a “Westminster-driven” dispute. He accused the government of wanting to send [...]
Starmer insists Labour is ‘ready for May’ election – but refuses to predict outcome October 9, 2023 Labour is “ready” to fight a May general election, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he warned he fears the Conservatives will “go low” in a bid to hold onto power. The Labour leader said his party was “ready for May” but warned against predicting the outcome of the fight to enter government. It comes [...]
UK working to establish status of British citizens in Israel, PM says October 9, 2023 The Government is working to establish the status of UK citizens in Israel, Rishi Sunak said, as deadly attacks by Hamas saw one British man serving in the country’s army killed. The Prime Minister declared “terrorism will not prevail” and pledged “steadfast support” for his counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu as the death toll from the incursion [...]
Labour must present clear vision for UK’s future energy agenda October 9, 2023 All eyes will be on how Keir Starmer will ensure Labour's energy policy is both credible and distinct from the Tories.
Downing Street and London’s City Hall lit up in Israeli flag after Hamas terror attacks October 8, 2023 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan confirmed "City Hall will be lit up in the colours of the Israeli flag from tonight".
Sunak to clamp down on farmland solar panels in fresh planning proposals October 8, 2023 Sunak will revive efforts to clamp down on solar panel installations across UK farmland, in the latest watering down of green pledges.
Sunak says Israel has ‘right to defend itself’ as death toll mounts in Hamas attacks October 7, 2023 Rishi Sunak has said Israel has “an absolute right to defend itself” as the country’s prime minister said it was “at war."
Imperial Brands: Rizla-maker kicks off bumper buyback with £550m purchase October 6, 2023 Imperial Brands, the tobacco giant behind Lambert & Butler, Rizla and Gauloises, said it would kick off a fresh £550m share buyback this morning after launching a new drive to reclaim shares yesterday.
Sunak’s switch from tech bro to cynical political player wins Tory support but leaves business worried October 6, 2023 Sunak's choice to abandon a "think big" Sillicon Valley mentality may have curried favour with the electorate, but it concerns business leaders, writes Leon Emirali