Dorries by-election: Can Labour or Lib Dem flip Mid Bedfordshire? October 2, 2023 Ahead of a by-election to replace Nadine Dorries as MP, Labour and the Lib Dems have fought a fierce battle for the soul of Mid Bedfordshire.
UK tax climate putting a block on renewable projects, energy boss warns October 2, 2023 The government needs to reduce the tax burden on renewable producers or risk more companies pulling out of projects.
Water industry woes make future challenges harder to fix October 2, 2023 The water industry is a national disgrace, making the tough choices it has to make over investment and water shortages even more difficult
The age of new tech titans isn’t over and London should be the base for these firms October 2, 2023 The global tech race is well underway. In this landscape, we should be proud to be Europe’s tech leader. But we can’t rest on our laurels. From the United States in the west, to China in the east, the competition is fierce, and we need to focus hard on boosting our competitiveness. One sure-fire way [...]
‘No political reward from pausing net zero’ as Tories shown to back green policies September 29, 2023 New polling has shown Conservative voters still support net zero, don’t blame the policy for the cost of living and want the government to help them go green – which may give the Prime Minister pause for thought after his net zero U-turn. A survey by right-leaning think tank Onward found 49 per cent of [...]
Meta is the exception not the rule as it pulls out of its London office September 29, 2023 Meta has paid £149m to sever its lease for its London office, but the tech giant’s financial woes are not a reflection of the capital’s market.
BNP Paribas to track UK staff to enforce office attendance September 28, 2023 BNP Paribas has told London staff it will track their entry-gate swipes to ensure employees meet targets for working from the office.
National Grid: risk of lights going out this winter has fallen September 28, 2023 The risk of the lights going out has fallen ahead of this winter and is almost back to the pre-energy crisis normal, a new report from the National Grid has found. National Grid’s Electricity System Operator (ESO) said on Thursday that it only expects there to be around six minutes between the end of October [...]
Sunak will be driving to Tory conference due to strikes (instead of taking a private jet) September 28, 2023 Rishi Sunak has denied that people feel betrayed by his wavering over the future of HS2, and he’ll be driving to the Tory conference, leaving his private jet at home. The Prime Minister, giving a string of local radio interviews ahead of the Conservative Party conference, did nothing to quell fears he is preparing to [...]
Your NHS right to choose: Understanding your health options September 28, 2023 We all know hospital appointments can be stressful but the good news is you have a legal right to choose where you are treated, potentially making life far easier. Receiving care after a routine referral from your GP or healthcare professional does not always have to mean a trip to your local NHS Trust. There are [...]