Solar energy boss considers rival markets after UK climbdown over green pledges September 26, 2023 The government has sent the "wrong signal" to British businesses with their rollback of green energy pledges, warned Naked Energy.
Scrapping HS2 could jeopardise all of our efforts to level up cities across the UK September 26, 2023 Scrapping the wholeof HS2 now would be an example of another famous characteristic of British statecraft: short term Treasury-driven decision making.
Now even Tom Brady’s Birmingham City pals are annoyed about HS2 September 25, 2023 HS2 may be cut back due to runaway costs - which will no doubt irritate Tom Brady and pal, Birmingham City owner Tom Wagner
Scrapping HS2 risks wrecking future UK infrastructure, top Tories warn Sunak September 25, 2023 The government risks wrecking the UK’s future infrastructure projects if it goes ahead with “in effect scrapping” the HS2 railway line. Former Chancellor George Osborne and Tory grandee Lord Heseltine have warned Rishi Sunak that failing to complete HS2 would be “an act of huge economic self-harm”. It follows widespread reports the government is considering [...]
Sunak’s net zero pragmatism must include plan to beat nimbys after Sizewell C fiasco September 25, 2023 Government hopes of finally luring investors to proposed nuclear power plant Sizewell C were dealt a fresh blow last week.
Japan’s growing military power will help the West challenge China’s threat September 25, 2023 Old memories die hard and there will inevitably be scepticism of reinvigorated foreign policy from Japan, but it should be a change we embrace, writes Eliot Wilson
We can’t put off our plans to deal with climate change – the City certainly won’t September 25, 2023 Sunak is right to explore ways to deliver net zero in a climate of financial insecurity, but we can't put off the transition to a green economy, writes Nicholas Lyons.
A bonfire of red tape doesn’t actually make us more competitive September 25, 2023 Stripping back regulation causes more uncertainty and can actually wind up making British businesses less competitive rather than trigger economic growth, writes Carum Basru
Tory MPs split over timing of reported plans to slash inheritance tax September 24, 2023 Conservative MPs are split over the timing of reported plans to slash inheritance tax rates, with some warning the move risks fuelling perceptions of intergenerational unfairness. Rishi Sunak is reportedly preparing to announce a cut to inheritance tax, before abolishing it entirely, according to the Sunday Times. It comes as Sunak is said to be [...]
Bill Gates-backed nuclear power firm fears losing out on UK projects September 24, 2023 Bill Gates-backed nuclear power player Terrapower is concerned it may miss out on government approval for UK projects.