Rail strikes: Union boss Lynch warns of more walkouts after King’s Speech November 8, 2023 RMT union boss Mick Lynch vows to continue fighting the government over pay and jobs
City job openings set for ‘slight recovery’ after election-fuelled slump August 27, 2024 Recruitment for London finance jobs is expected to stage a "slight recovery" under the new Labour government, according to new research.
Businesses urge Starmer and Reeves to put NHS and absenteeism top of ‘policy wishlist’ August 7, 2024 Business leaders have stressed their top priority for the Labour government is to focus on strengthening the NHS, a survey of bosses has found.
Getting ‘everyone in the room’ won’t cut it, Labour must be ready to cause upset July 23, 2024 To govern as an ‘adult’, Labour must confront the hard decisions now and be ready to cause some controversy, writes James Nation.
Lawyers urge UK government to save Afghan judges and artists August 24, 2021 City law firm Bates Wells has urged the Home Office to urgently help lawyers, academics and activists in Afghanistan, as the crisis in the country continues. The firm called on the government to take on board recommendations made in a joint letter by the Immigration Law Practitioners Association (ILPA) and the Afghanistan and Central Asian [...]
‘Mild’ months ahead: Government shares private winter briefing with energy firms October 15, 2021 A private Met Office briefing was reportedly shared by Kwasi Kwarteng with energy companies, saying Britain could face a mild winter, which may help ease pressure on supplies in the coming months. Rocketing global wholesale energy prices have seen 12 small energy suppliers collapse in the UK since September, with experts warning the increase in [...]
UK recession forecasts will send ‘chill’ for workers, shopworkers union boss warns December 28, 2023 “It is a disgrace that many are struggling to make ends meet and do not get the respect they deserve. They need a government on their side.”
Spring Budget 2024: Hunt to extend Covid recovery loans by two years March 5, 2024 The government will reportedly extend a Covid recovery loan programme by two years in a boon to Britain’s small businesses.
Government in negotiations for ‘Covid variant vaccine’ June 2, 2021 The Government has entered negotiations to secure a “variant vaccine” adapted to tackle the variant first identified in South Africa, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said this afternoon. In a speech delivered at the Jenner Institute in Oxford, Hancock said: “There is yet more to do, the work isn’t over yet – we’re still procuring all [...]
Junior doctor talks to ‘start next week’ – Streeting July 6, 2024 Junior doctors in England will restart negotiations with the Government next week, the new Health and Social Care Secretary has announced.