Tory MP Caroline Nokes reported Chris Pincher for being drunk mid-afternoon, 24 hours before groping attack July 5, 2022 Senior Tory MP Caroline Nokes claimed she reported Chris Pincher for being ‘drunk in the middle of the afternoon’ last Tuesday – 24 hours before his alleged groping attack. But nothing was done, she said late last night. Nokes shared on TalkTV that she witnessed the former Deputy Chief Whip, Chris Pincher, ‘drunk in the [...]
Humiliating defeat for govt as peers order new post-Brexit UK Infrastructure Bank to pay for eco-schemes July 5, 2022 The Government faced a humiliating defeat last night as peers voted to support a move the UK Infrastructure Bank supports eco-friendly schemes. The House of Lords voted by 182 to 153, majority 29, for a legislative change to specifically include the circular economy and nature-based solutions in projects financed by the institution. The UK Infrastructure [...]
Fresh poll puts Channel 4 at bottom of Tory voters’ wish list July 5, 2022 New polls show that Channel 4 privatisation has the least support out of ten Tory policies that the government want to deliver between now and the next election. According to polling from WPI Strategy, privatisation of the broadcaster as the least support from those who voted Conservative back in 2019.Just 16 per cent of voters [...]
Global Britain spreads its Brexit wings as UK retailers plan to expand overseas with EU and Australia favourites July 5, 2022 A range of British retail giants is eyeing to expand internationally as they are seeking to spread their wings amid a bounce-back in activity following the pandemic. Experts at real estate advisory firm Colliers said demand for UK locations from international firms has also lifted higher as shopper demand remains resilient despite fears over cost-of-living [...]
Boris Johnson recommits to securing UK-India trade deal by October July 4, 2022 Boris Johnson has confirmed the UK plans to sign a post-Brexit free trade deal with India by October as negotiators prepare for a fresh round of talks this month. The Prime Minister told MPs today that he was aiming to have the deal completed by the Indian holiday of Diwali as he doubled down on [...]
Starmer and Khan split over Labour position on UK joining EU single market July 4, 2022 Labour’s post-Brexit position came under the spotlight today as a split between Sir Keir Starmer and Sadiq Khan on the UK’s relationship with the EU was reopened. Starmer used a major speech tonight to say the UK would not rejoin the EU’s single market under a Labour government, while also accusing Boris Johnson of “missing [...]
UK motorways brought to standstill as angry drivers protest against rocketing fuel prices July 4, 2022 UK motorways have been brought to a standstill after dozens of angry drivers took to the streets and protested against rocketing petrol and diesel prices. Campaigners today targeted major arteries such as the M4 in South Wales and Somerset, as well as the M5 from Devon to Bristol and the A38. Demonstrations, in the shape of [...]
UK Finance chair Bob Wigley: We need to create ‘reasons for banks to be in London’ July 4, 2022 Bob Wigley, a seasoned City veteran, knows a thing or two about banking. He has chaired UK Finance, the British banking sector’s representative body, since its creation in 2017 by condensing several lobby groups into one. He was also instrumental in setting up TheCityUK, spent over a decade with investment banking giant Merrill Lynch and [...]
Explainer-in-brief: What is the legal basis for a new Scottish ballot? July 4, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon has chosen the date for a second referendum on independence: 9 October 2023. The question will have the exact same phrasing that was used in 2014 – when 45 per cent voted for independence and 55 per cent voted against it: “Should Scotland be an independent country?” The question of independence came up [...]
UK banks’ profits surge past French rivals for first time since before Brexit vote July 4, 2022 Profits at Britain’s banks have topped their French counterparts for the first time since before the Brexit vote, reveals a fresh study published today. The UK’s largest lenders posted pre-tax profits of $55.1bn (£45.6bn) last year, slightly higher than the $54.8bn (£45.3bn) registered by French banks, according to The Banker’s annual top 1,000 world bank [...]