War with Taiwan would ‘collapse the Chinese economy’, Cleverly tells Tory conference October 2, 2023 China’s economy would collapse if it went to war with Taiwan, James Cleverly said, as he defended his policy of “clear eyed” engagement with Beijing. The Foreign Secretary said concerns about the strength of China’s economy were already forcing the ruling Communist Party to change course. Cleverly became the first UK Foreign Secretary to visit [...]
Jeremy Hunt admits he flew to Manchester Tory conference from London October 2, 2023 Jeremy Hunt has admitted he flew to Manchester from London for the Conservative Party conference rather than taking the train. The Chancellor blamed a train cancellation due to industrial action for choosing the carbon-intensive mode of transport. It comes as train drivers are striking on the start and end dates of the Tory gathering in [...]
Tories are ‘the party of business’, Jeremy Hunt insists ahead of conference speech October 2, 2023 The Conservatives are “certainly the party of business”, Jeremy Hunt has insisted ahead of his speech at Tory conference today. The Chancellor told LBC Radio: “We certainly are the party of business. “Rishi Sunak and I are prepared to take those decisions because there is a fundamental choice in British politics between a party that [...]
Victoria Plum sold in pre-pack administration deal to owner of Beds.co.uk October 1, 2023 The owner of Beds.co.uk and furniture seller Cox & Cox has reportedly snapped up Victoria Plum, one of the UKs biggest online bathroom retailers.
Sunak insists UK is not a ‘laughing stock’ as he fails to rule on HS2’s future October 1, 2023 Rishi Sunak has insisted the UK is not a “laughing stock” as he failed to announce a decision on whether HS2 will ever reach Manchester.
Axel Springer hasn’t formally started bid for UK’s Telegraph, sources say October 1, 2023 Axel Springer has not formally bidded for the Telegraph, sources told Reuters, after a media report said it was interested in the title.
Rail strikes on start and end date of Tory conference not political – Aslef September 30, 2023 Train drivers are striking on the start and end dates of the Conservative Party conference for industrial, not political, reasons, Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan has said.
The NFL can overtake endemic UK sports – it’s a change 40 years in the making September 30, 2023 The NFL is back in London for its annual games and has ambitious plans for the UK.
Rishi Sunak poised to limit new 20mph zones after Uxbridge ULEZ by-election September 29, 2023 Rishi Sunak is preparing to curb English councils from introducing new 20mph speed limits, according to reports. The Prime Minister will unveil the measure as part of a Plan for Motorists at the Tory conference in Manchester, according to several newspapers. He is reportedly planning to limit the power of local authorities to impose new [...]
UK SMEs lack confidence in political parties – but there’s one they favour more September 28, 2023 SMEs’ confidence in all political parties is suffering according to a new poll - although of those who do see their needs reflected in a party, more would point to Labour.