BMW sustainability chief: Petrol and diesel car ban not the answer November 12, 2023 The government's 2035 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is not the solution to meeting climate emissions targets, says BMW.
Braverman accused of ’emboldening’ far right after clashes with police November 11, 2023 Suella Braverman has been accused of emboldening far-right protesters after some clashed with police in London on Armistice Day, with calls growing for Rishi Sunak to sack her.
Counter-protesters gather near Cenotaph ahead of pro-Palestine demonstration November 11, 2023 Counter-protesters gathered near the Cenotaph in central London ahead of a pro-Palestine demonstration on Armistice Day which is expected to be one of the largest political marches in British history. A large crowd of people bearing St George’s flags was seen walking along Embankment and shouting “England till I die” shortly after 10 am on [...]
Major policing operation as capital braces for Armistice Day pro-Palestine march November 11, 2023 Police are braced for hundreds of thousands of people descending on the capital for what is expected to be one of the largest political marches in British history on Saturday. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak issued a plea for “unity” amid tensions over a pro-Palestinian march set to go ahead on the day the UK marks [...]
Jeremy Hunt: Inflation is ‘single greatest barrier to growth’ as UK economy flatlines November 10, 2023 Chancellor Hunt is due to give his Autumn statement on 22 November, with business groups saying he should take action to reduce inactivity in the workforce.
London City Airport chief flies to HS1 after Sunak axed Manchester leg of HS2 November 10, 2023 High Speed One (HS1), the UK's only high-speed and international rail line, has announced Robert Sinclair, as its incoming chief executive.
UK economy avoids recession edge as GDP shows no growth November 10, 2023 The ONS said services fell by -0.1% per cent, construction grew by 0.1 per cent and production was flat at 0.0 per cent, as the UK economy appeared to remain stagnant.
Ed Warner: Could AI avatars replace boxers and Formula 1 drivers? November 9, 2023 Ed Warner dons his VR headset to ponder the future of sport.
Coutinho: Sunak was right to water down green pledges November 8, 2023 The Prime Minister was "exactly right" to row back on green pledges, energy security and net zero secretary Claire Coutinho has said.
Sunak to grill Met Police chief for giving go-ahead to Gaza rally November 8, 2023 Downing Street insisted the Prime Minister will be seeking assurances that the Met’s approach is 'robust'