“Writing on the wall”: Boris advisor on why ex-PM quit Parliament June 10, 2023 Boris Johnson has been accused of being a coward for quitting as an MP before the findings of a cross-party investigation into whether he lied to the Commons has been published. Angela Rayner, Labour’s deputy leader, said the former prime minister had “jumped” to avoid facing a potential by-election in his marginal constituency. Mr Johnson [...]
What the Windfall?! Debunking what just happened and why the industry’s not happy June 9, 2023 The government has made changes to the Energy Profits Levy - known as the windfall tax - here's what it means.
‘Economic stability must come first’: Labour’s Reeves backtracks on £28bn green prosperity plan June 9, 2023 Labour has backtracked on its £28 billion green prosperity plan, saying “economic stability” must come first if it wins the next election. Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves said the Opposition could not commit to spending figures until the financial situation it would inherit becomes clearer. The party had promised in 2021 to invest £28 billion a [...]
Sunak urged to stop Johnson handing a ‘carousel of cronies’ honours June 9, 2023 Labour has renewed calls for Rishi Sunak to stop Boris Johnson handing honours to a “carousel of cronies” amid speculation the list could be published imminently. Shadow immigration minister Stephen Kinnock said the Prime Minister had “caved in” to appease warring factions within the Conservative Party by reportedly accepting his predecessor’s recommendations. The list, which [...]
Sunak and Biden announce UK-US partnership on AI, minerals and Ukraine June 9, 2023 Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak announced their countries would partner on AI, clean energy and critical minerals.
Artificial intelligence is bringing about a revolution that the UK shouldn’t try to resist June 9, 2023 Artificial intelligence is creating a divide between life as it was and life as it will be. UK businesses and leaders shouldn't make the common mistake of refraining from it; they should embrace it, writes Chris Hirst
Why I believe the Bank of England’s CBDC consultation amounts to a national scandal June 8, 2023 With some simple research, Susie Violet Ward lays bare the shocking inaccessibility of the Bank of England's CBDC consultation.
Sunak in DC: Britain to host AI summit amid creators’ ‘nuclear war’ risks June 8, 2023 The UK will host the first global summit on artificial intelligence (AI) safety, Rishi Sunak announced ahead of talks on the issue with Joe Biden. The summit, which will be held in the autumn, will consider the need for international co-ordinated action to mitigate the risks of the emerging technology. Ahead of Thursday’s meeting with [...]
Boris ‘hosted friend’ at Chequers during lockdown – reports June 8, 2023 Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie hosted a close friend at Chequers in May 2021 for an overnight stay while some Covid-19 restrictions were still in place, according to reports. A spokesman for the former prime minister said that the visit was “entirely lawful”, after The Guardian newspaper reported that events organiser Dixie Maloney stayed [...]
Explainer: What if Ben Wallace becomes NATO chief? June 7, 2023 Rishi Sunak is in the United States to meet with President Joe Biden for the fourth time this year. His agenda is packed, and the main topic of discussion with Biden is expected to be artificial intelligence. Indeed, Sunak hopes to drum enthusiasm up for the UK as a global leader in AI regulation. Although [...]