More than 6m extra Brits to be caught by higher income tax rate net in just a few years May 16, 2023 More than an additional 6m Brits are poised to be caught in the higher income tax net compared to the early 1990s in what has been characterised as the steepest tax hike in four decades, new research out today reveals. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision as Boris Johnson’s Chancellor to freeze tax bands for several [...]
British farmers to be given greater protections in future trade deals May 16, 2023 Farmers are to be given greater protections in future trade deals as part of a package of measures unveiled ahead of a No 10 food summit. Downing Street said the government’s initiatives, as well as putting greater emphasis on farmers’ interests during international trade negotiations, include reviewing supply chains to ensure producers are getting a [...]
To win younger voters, Labour needs to weed out the anti-housing nimbys May 16, 2023 Labour wants to portray itself as the party of housing. But to succeed, Keir Starmer will have to manage nymbies on his backbenches, showing he's serious about building new homes, writes Elena Siniscalco
Why the Government needs to commit to a regulatory regime no later than 2024 May 15, 2023 Nick Taylor of Luno looks at the issues he believes need to be addressed by the UK government over crypto regulation.
Jacob Rees-Mogg brands Sunak’s Brexit bonfire row back ‘pathetically under-ambitious’ May 15, 2023 Jacob Rees-Mogg has attacked the Government’s decision to scale back post-Brexit plans to scrap EU laws as “pathetically under-ambitious”. The former cabinet minister used a speech at the National Conservatism conference on Monday to criticise Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for breaking his promise to complete a “bonfire” of remaining EU-era laws by the end of [...]
Explainer: Rishi Sunak goes further with military support for Ukraine May 15, 2023 The United Kingdom has been holding a leading role in gathering Western support for Ukraine since Russia’s invasion. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy used to call Boris Johnson “a true friend” and praised him even in his last days as prime minister. Johnson was, indeed, the most vocal supporter of Zelenskyy, and took leadership in ensuring [...]
‘Welcome back!’: Sunak embraces Ukraine’s Zelensky as he visits UK in bid for more help to fight Russia May 15, 2023 The UK will provide Ukraine with air defence missiles and attack drones, Downing Street has announced, as Volodymyr Zelensky met Rishi Sunak at Chequers. In the latest leg of the Ukrainian president’s tour of western allies, Mr Zelensky said the two leaders would have “substantive negotiations” on the response to Russia’s invasion. Downing Street said [...]
Productive relations with the EU are a win-win for the City and the UK as a whole May 15, 2023 The City can only benefit from improved relations between the UK and the EU. As the leading financial centre, the Square Mile should push for even stronger cooperation with EU partners, writes Chris Hayward
Prevention is the last chance left to save the NHS from an inevitable death spiral May 15, 2023 As NHS waiting lists reach a record high, we should seriously invest into prevention - so we can save lives, free up hospital beds and ultimately save money for the health service, writes Hamish Grierson
Net migration set for record high as Tories brace for backlash May 14, 2023 Net migration figures into the UK are reportedly set to reach a record high of up to one million with the Conservative party bracing for criticism over the issue. Official figures are expected to be released later in May, with net migration expected to be 650,000 to 997,000 – far higher than the previous record [...]