More support with energy bills unlikely this winter, admits Grant Shapps August 7, 2023 Grant Shapps has warned households are unlikely to receive fresh support from the government this winter for their energy bills.
Kazakhstan nationalises ArcelorMittal branch after mine fire kills 28 October 28, 2023 A Kazakhstan mine fire has killed at least 28 people - with the government immediately moving to nationalise ArcelorMittal's local arm
Government borrowing smashes expectations but debt-to-GDP highest since 1960s August 20, 2021 Government borrowing smashed official forecasts last month as the deficit narrowed by nearly half its levels registered at the height of the Covid crisis, official figures released today reveal. Data released by the Office for National Statistics shows in July of this year, public sector borrowing reached £10.4bn, the second highest figure for the month [...]
Rolls-Royce cuts down plans to build UK nuclear factories amid delays April 28, 2024 Rolls-Royce has reportedly scaled down its plans to build new mini nuclear reactors in the UK, following delays to a government design competition.
Government refuses to rule out ban on unvaccinated students going to university July 26, 2021 The government has refused to rule out a ban on unvaccinated students returning to university amid reports Boris Johnson is actively pushing the issue. The Prime Minister has reportedly made low take-up rates of the Covid vaccine among 18-30-year-olds one of his priorities, particularly over the autumn and winter months. The Times reported today that [...]
BMW: Mini production to stay in UK despite Brexit difficulties September 11, 2023 BMW will announce plans to build its next-generation electric Mini in Oxford after securing a Government funding package.
New study: What’s holding back sustainable funds? Greenwashing. February 6, 2024 Investments into sustainable funds are reducing due to an increase in greenwashing and scepticism towards environment, social and governance focused investing, a new study has found.
Heating pools with cat videos? How data centres can carve a brave new world February 5, 2024 Companies are already using wasted heat from data centres in innovative ways, but we need government to get on board, writes Mark Bjornsgaard.
Minister insists military is ‘ready’ after report warns UK too weak for war with Russia February 4, 2024 A government minister has insisted the UK’s military services “are ready to be there” after a report claimed Britain was too weak to conduct a war with Russia.
Budget 2021: Government debt interest bill to swell £16bn more than previously expected October 27, 2021 The government’s debt interest bill is set to swell by billions over the next year driven by inflation accelerating at a fiery print than the fiscal watchdog expected. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) revised up its forecasts for the government’s debt interest payments by around £16bn for this year. More to follow.