The debacle over a Kensington cycle lane shows us how badly we need good infrastructure February 24, 2023 What a local war over a cycle lane on High Street Kensington told us about Britain’s infrastructure.
UK will have highest growth in G7 under Labour, Keir Starmer pledges February 23, 2023 The UK should become the highest growth economy in the G7, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he unveiled a package of national missions. Speaking in Manchester this morning, Sir Keir revealed a set of five ambitions for the country, with a general election expected to take place in the next 18 months. [...]
Partygate: High Court to hear challenge against Met over probe into Johnson’s lockdown party attendance February 22, 2023 The High Court will hear the first stage of a challenge against the Metropolitan Police over the force’s investigation into former prime minister Boris Johnson’s attendance at Number 10 parties during lockdown. Johnson received a fixed penalty notice (FPN) over a birthday party in the Cabinet Room in June 2020, but faced no further action [...]
UK risks falling behind US and EU in green energy race, warn MPs February 22, 2023 MPs are piling pressure on the government to compete with rival markets for green energy investment, such as the US and EU.
Britain’s out-of-touch police need an information system that wasn’t alive in the 1970s February 22, 2023 The police are doing the best they can - but it won't be enough as long as they're obliged to operate with an information system that's completely outdated, writes Rosie Beacon
Yip sends punters a Vantastic Choice for Happy Valley February 21, 2023 HAPPY Valley once again serves up a feast of intriguing and highly competitive racing on a nine-race programme at the city track in Hong Kong. Be warned though, the action takes place on the infamous ‘C+3’ course, with little room to manoeuvre on the tight and narrow track and only a short home straight The [...]
Putin blames Ukraine and the West for starting war ahead of one year mark February 21, 2023 Vladimir Putin has blamed Ukraine and the West for starting the war in an address to the Russian parliament ahead of the one year anniversary of the conflict. The Russian president referred to the “war” in Ukraine for the first time during his State of the Nation speech, after previously only referring to it as [...]
Nuclear industry defends Sizewell C project as Hinkley Point C is priced at £33bn February 20, 2023 Sizewell C will be a huge boost to the UK's energy ambitions, argued the leading nuclear industry body amid concerns over costs.
Energy providers demand government incentives to stop UK providers losing out on green projects February 20, 2023 The energy sector is ramping up pressure on the government to bolster the investment climate for green projects.
BP and Shell: Will the mega profits of energy giants power our greener future? February 20, 2023 BP and Shell have pledged to ramp up renewable spending to meet the UK's climate and energy security goals, but can we trust them?