Sir James Dyson calls on political leaders to ‘go for growth’ to rescue economy December 23, 2023 Sir James Dyson has accused political leaders of not “going for growth” after official figures showed the UK is at risk of a recession.
Reducing net migration has superseded the other four of the Prime Minister’s five key pledges December 23, 2023 Nobody can doubt the Prime Minister’s commitment to his five priorities, but his new policy to curb migration has just made it even harder to deliver them, writes Ian Robinson
Falling UK debt interest may allow room for tax cuts, Jeremy Hunt says December 22, 2023 Lower levels of UK debt interest may allow room for the government to cut taxes, UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said.
Electric car tariffs avoided as UK and EU extend post Brexit trade rules December 21, 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the UK and the EU have decided existing regulations on electric cars will continue until the end of 2026.
Ørsted makes good on world’s largest wind farm promise in boost for UK’s green economy December 21, 2023 The Danish wind firm has had a difficult year defined by supply chain cost rises.
Private sector AI forum to launch in January, No10 announce December 20, 2023 A new artificial intelligence (AI) opportunity forum to explore private sector adoption of the technologies will launch in the new year, No10 have confirmed.
UK to sign financial services deal with Switzerland December 20, 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to ink a financial services deal with Switzerland in a bid to ease business transactions with UK firms and individuals.
Cameron presses for aid to Gaza and ceasefire during Middle East visit December 20, 2023 The former prime minister is also set to visit Egypt this week, where he will make the argument for a sustainable ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
Wellingborough by-election: More trouble for Sunak as Peter Bone loses seat December 20, 2023 Rishi Sunak is set to lead his party into yet another by-election early in 2024, after Conservative MP Peter Bone’s constituents voted to oust him from the Commons.
Tougher borders won’t stop Britain from being overwhelmed by illegal migration December 20, 2023 Yes, we can defend Europe’s borders more stringently, but we need to think bigger if we are to address the root of our immigration issue, writes Paul Ormerod