Sunak poised to ease onshore wind ban after Tory backbench rebellion September 5, 2023 The government is expected to ease restrictions on onshore wind farms after a Tory backbencher rebellion over renewable projects.
Rising star Claire Coutinho faces gruelling start in energy secretary role September 5, 2023 Claire Coutinho has taken over energy policy from Grant Shapps, and faces a highly challenging start to her new role.
Analysis: Rishi Sunak must wish he was still on holiday September 4, 2023 Rishi Sunak may have enjoyed the break but an afternoon of bad news will have brought reality crashing back to him
Sunak’s onshore wind U-turn not enough to lure investment, trade body warns September 4, 2023 Proposals to lift onshore wind out of a de-facto moratorium are unlikely to lead to a ramp up in domestic projects, Renewable UK has warned.
RAAC crisis: Sunak says it’s ‘wrong’ to blame him as education sec caught swearing about coverage September 4, 2023 Rishi Sunak has defended himself against accusations he failed to fully fund a programme to rebuild England’s schools, while his education secretary was caught swearing on camera about the coverage of the row. The Prime Minister on Monday dismissed claims about his record as chancellor made by a former senior official at the Department for [...]
Gavin Williamson told to apologise for bullying Chief Whip over Queen’s funeral tickets September 4, 2023 Sir Gavin Williamson should apologise to MPs for bullying a Conservative colleague after he was not allocated tickets to the late Queen’s funeral, Parliament’s watchdog has said. He was forced to quit as a Cabinet Office minister just days into Rishi Sunak’s premiership last year over a series of expletive-laden messages to former chief whip [...]
Angela Rayner promoted to shadow levelling up secretary as Starmer reshuffles top team September 4, 2023 Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner has secured a promotion to shadow secretary of state for levelling up in a reshuffle of Sir Keir Starmer’s front bench. Rayner, who was independently elected deputy party leader by the membership, has been moved from shadow secretary for the cabinet office and also given the title of shadow deputy [...]
Grant Shapps’ fight will be protecting spending for a shrinking British Army September 4, 2023 Grant Shapps didn't get an easy gig as the new defence secretary: he'll have to protect defence spending while dealing with the smallest Army we've had for centuries, writes Eliot Wilson
Our country needs economic growth fueled by the Square Mile to exit the current crisis September 4, 2023 To move our country forward, we need economic growth to provide jobs and prosperity. Luckily, the professional and financial services of the Square Mile are here to help, writes Chris Hayward
“From different planets”: Why Sophy Ridge thinks politicians and business leaders don’t always click September 4, 2023 Politicians and business leaders can sometimes feel like they’re “from different planets,” one of the country’s most respected political interviewers has told City A.M. Ahead of her new nightly show on Sky News, Sophy Ridge said the short-term cycles of Westminster life prevent politicians from tackling issues in the same way business leaders might. “If [...]