When solidarity dissolves, Britain needs to get a grip of immigration rules March 15, 2022 Yesterday, Secretary for Levelling up Michael Gove unveiled the Homes for Ukraine scheme, aimed at welcoming “tens of thousands” of refugees fleeing the war. The scheme seeks to complement the first corridor the government made available for Ukrainians who have relatives in the UK. Discontent inside and outside Westminster has been rife, with Downing Street [...]
Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms support for North Sea oil and gas industry March 14, 2022 Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave his backing to the North Sea oil and gas industry as the UK looks to ensure supply security.
Government considers extending life of EDF coal power plant March 14, 2022 The government is weighing up suspending the closure of a coal power plan overseen by EDF in West Burton.
Arrests made as Extinction Rebellion activists douse Barclays office in oil March 14, 2022 Extinction Rebellion activists have doused the front of Barclays headquarters in oil to protest against the bank's fossil fuel investments.
Oil round up: India weighs up Russian oil as Boris Johnson calls on Saudi Arabia to boost output March 14, 2022 India is considering a Russian offer to buy crude oil and other commodities at discounted prices through a rupee-rouble transaction.
Price pinch: Most Brits financially struggling or worried as inflation rises and Ukraine war rages March 14, 2022 Almost 60 per cent of Brits either struggling financially, or concerned about money in the near future, due to Russia’s war in Ukraine and the cost of living crisis. The economic effect of the conflict has exacerbated the rise in energy and food, against the backdrop of increasing inflation, which is set to exceed the [...]
Millions of Londoners slip into housing nightmare as rents are now higher than before pandemic while landlords pull out March 14, 2022 All UK regions experienced year on year room rent increases in February, with London seeing the biggest increases since before the pandemic began. London average room rents now stand at £796 per month, having reached lows of £703 (March 2021) during the pandemic, according to the data by SpareRoom, shared with City A.M. this morning. [...]
Office for National Statistics throws men’s suits out of inflation calculation basket and adds meat-free sausages March 14, 2022 The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has added meat-free sausages, sports bras and anti-bac wipes to the basket of goods its statisticians use to calculate price hikes. In its annual shake up of the basket, the ONS added 19 items to its Consumer Prices Index and threw out 15 items. Products to be added include [...]
Labour opens up 30-point lead over Tories in London, says new poll March 14, 2022 Labour has a 30-point lead over the Conservatives in London with less than two months until a crucial set of local elections, according to a new poll. A new survey by Deltapoll, and commissioned by the London Communications Agency, has Labour on 54 per cent, the Tories on 24 per cent and the Liberal Democrats [...]
UK looks north: Oil and gas remain key to energy independence March 14, 2022 The UK is seemingly committed to North Sea oil and gas as it cuts itself off from Russian energy supplies following the invasion of Ukraine.