Government would be ‘crazy’ not to reconsider HS2 costs, minister says September 24, 2023 The government would be “crazy” not to reconsider the costs of the HS2 rail project, Grant Shapps has told the BBC. Shapps said Rishi Sunak was prepared to take “difficult long-term decisions” amid reports the Prime Minister is set to axe the northern leg of HS2. The defence secretary told the BBC’s Sunday with Laura [...]
Miliband hits out at Sunak over net zero policy shift September 23, 2023 Rishi Sunak “does not give a damn” about climate change, Ed Miliband claimed following the Prime Minister’s decision to postpone a series of green policies. The shadow net zero secretary said Mr Sunak saw the drive to cut emissions as an obligation forced on him rather than an economic opportunity. Addressing the online conference of [...]
There is a risk humans could lose control of AI machines, says deputy PM September 23, 2023 The UK’s summit on artificial intelligence will look at protecting “humanity’s future” by countering the risk of “losing control of the machines”, the Deputy Prime Minister has told world leaders. In a speech setting out the opportunities and dangers of AI, Oliver Dowden told the United Nations’ General Assembly that the daily rate of progress [...]
Sunak reportedly considering ‘outlawing cigarettes for the next generation’ September 23, 2023 Downing Street has not denied reports that the Prime Minister could accept a recommendation that would effectively ban cigarettes for the next generation. Rishi Sunak is considering introducing some of the world’s toughest anti-smoking measures by steadily increasing the legal age for consuming tobacco, according to The Guardian, which cited Whitehall sources. Last year a [...]
Former Tory PMs hit back at ‘desperate’ move to ditch HS2 to Manchester September 23, 2023 Former premiers have warned Rishi Sunak about “delivering a mutilated HS2” after his Conservative Government refused to deny it was considering axing the Manchester leg. Boris Johnson said suggestions the Birmingham to Manchester route could be chopped over cost concerns were “desperate” and “Treasury-driven nonsense” as he urged the Prime Minister to deliver on the [...]
Brexit ‘unpicked’? Starmer defends approach to EU as Tories go on the attack September 22, 2023 The Labour leader insisted there was no case for rejoining the EU, its single market or customs union after the Tories seized on comments suggesting he would not “diverge” from Brussels’ rules.
Starmer rejects ‘great rail betrayal’ tag – but refuses to commit to HS2 in full September 22, 2023 Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he is not guilty of the “great rail betrayal” that Labour has accused the Government of by not committing to building HS2 in full. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said the costs of the high-speed rail project to the North are “getting totally out of control” as Rishi Sunak refuses to [...]
Bitcoin hash rate accelerating, and crypto is welcoming a change in the energy narrative September 22, 2023 Jason Deane takes the racing gloves off to get a finger on the pulse of the crypto industry over a week of contrasting narratives.
Lettuce remember: One year on from Liz Truss’ disastrous mini-budget September 22, 2023 One year on from the mini-budget, City A.M. takes a look at the fallout and asks whether Truss still has the ability to influence the Conservative Party going forward.
Sunak’s hands off approach won’t make electric vehicles more affordable in 2035 September 22, 2023 The auto industry want to make the prohibitively expensive Tesla the outlier, they’re now doing it without the backing of government.