Economics now one of UK’s top ten most popular A-levels August 17, 2023 Economics is now one of the UK’s top ten most popular A-levels, after students flocked to study the subject amid a period of instability for the UK. More than 39,000 students received results for the qualification this summer, according to the Joint Council for Qualifications, a 7.3 per cent increase on last year. It marks [...]
Simply building more new homes is no panacea for the housing crisis facing Britain November 7, 2022 Clearly, we have a problem in this country and we need a plan to get it resolved, but targets without a proper strategy will not lead us to the right end result.
Women’s World Cup final: ‘We wouldn’t think twice for the men’ so open pubs early for Lionesses, councils urged August 18, 2023 Pubs across England are hoping a minister’s letter to councils across England means venues can open early for the World Cup final on Sunday. 4.6m people tuned in on a working day to watch the Lionesses progress to their first World Cup final with the win being the most-watched game of the tournament so far. [...]
Ministers consider plans to bail out businesses facing energy price spikes August 21, 2022 The government is considering plans to bail out businesses this year as they face soaring energy prices over autumn and winter. Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi is drawing up different options for the next Prime Minister to consider when they are sworn in next month. The Sunday Times reports that measures such as VAT and business rates [...]
London losing out due to ‘tourist tax’ as US and Gulf visitors opt for Paris and Milan instead August 14, 2023 London is losing out on wealthy foreign visitors splashing their cash in Oxford Street due to the so-called ‘tourist tax’, amid renewed calls to scrap it and make the capital more competitive. The removal of VAT free shopping for international tourists continues to hurt London retailers, with visitors from the US and the Gulf cutting [...]
Truss does not rule out raising state pension age beyond 67: ‘Whatever it takes’ October 4, 2022 Prime Minister Liz Truss did not rule out raising the state pension age when challenged. Resisting speculation on “all kinds of decisions that haven’t yet been made” she said she would “do what it takes” to address the economic outlook. Speaking to broadcasters in Birmingham, and asked if she will end up raising the state [...]
Government email suggests Johnson lied about intervening in Afghanistan to save rescue pets January 26, 2022 A newly released email from a Foreign Office official appears to suggest Boris Johnson lied about intervening in the Afghanistan evacuation last year to save a farm of rescue pets. Johnson said last month that it was “complete nonsense” to say he instructed British armed forces to help rescue pets from Nowzad animal sanctuary, after [...]
Onshore wind is not just about net zero, it’s a vote winner June 26, 2023 Onshore wind is not just about going green, it's a vote winner that could ease bills and liberalise planning for housing and transport.
Nadhim Zahawi tells Brits to cut down their energy use to ease soaring bills August 26, 2022 Brits should consider cutting back their energy consumption, suggested Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi following the latest price cap hike.
Nine million households face fuel poverty this winter after energy bill hike August 26, 2022 The number of people in fuel poverty will nearly double this winter, warned charity National Energy Action.