Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak could have to self-isolate if minister tests positive for Covid-19 June 4, 2020 Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson could be told to self-isolate for 14 days after the pair had a meeting with Alok Sharma before he fell ill, Downing Street has confirmed. A spokesperson for Johnson said Sharma had a meeting with the Prime Minister and chancellor for 45 minutes on the economy, but that they all [...]
Chancellor Rishi Sunak to unveil lifeline for virus-hit businesses March 17, 2020 Chancellor Rishi Sunak is today expected to unveil a raft of additional measures to help the economy amid fears the coronavirus outbreak could put some firms out of business. In a joint press conference with Prime Minister Boris Johnson, scheduled for today, the chancellor will offer a larger bail-out fund for struggling firms, according to [...]
Zelensky in tell-all English interview says it’s ‘not correct’ to say if ‘good guy’ Boris Johnson should return as PM January 26, 2023 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky branded Vladimir Putin a “nobody” as he suggested that it was too late for face-to-face talks with the Russian leader to make any difference. Zelensky, who turned 45 on Wednesday, also praised his “special bond” with Boris Johnson but declined to say whether he would like to see him return as [...]
Petrol prices drop slightly for first time since April, but motoring associations say it’s not enough July 6, 2022 Petrol prices have slightly dropped for the first time since mid-April, according to reports from motoring association the AA. Figures have shown that the average price of a litre of petrol at UK pumps went down by 0.3p between Sunday and Monday. The price of petrol yesterday was around 191.3p, well below Sunday’s record price [...]
Rising star Claire Coutinho faces gruelling start in energy secretary role September 5, 2023 Claire Coutinho has taken over energy policy from Grant Shapps, and faces a highly challenging start to her new role.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky meets King Charles at Buckingham Palace February 8, 2023 Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has held an audience with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. The Ukrainian leader was driven through the front gates of the royal residence and into the quadrangle. It is the first time the monarch has met Zelensky and comes after Zelensky made a historic address to MPs and peers in [...]
Ahead of Budget: Millions of terrified businesses fear they will not survive another year November 16, 2022 In the midst of political uncertainty and ahead of the Autumn Statement, a quarter of SMEs believe the UK economy has been damaged irreversibly by Brexit and Covid-19 – with an astonishing 64 per cent of business owners stating they are worried their businesses won’t survive the next 12 months. The fresh data reveals a [...]
London braced for transport chaos as Christmas Eve train strike begins December 24, 2022 Strike action could bring chaos to millions of people on Christmas Eve, as walkouts hit rail services and Border Force action enters a second day. With one day to go until Christmas, travellers were being issued with warnings of delays, congestion and disruption. Fears of disorder at UK airports and long queues at passport control [...]
FTSE 100 today: London markets could wrestle with recovery as global risk mood sours January 17, 2024 Amid global market volatility, Asian markets respond to a Wall Street downturn, while Nikkei reaching a 34-year high; oil prices decline due to a dollar surge and Red Sea geopolitical concerns. The greenback hits a one-month peak. China's economy outperforms expectations, while investors await crucial data on UK inflation and U.S. retail sales.
Tory leadership race: Truss claims her tax cuts would decrease inflation July 21, 2022 Liz Truss has today claimed her plan to introduce tax cuts worth £30bn+ would “decrease inflation” as she begins her campaign to win over Tory party members and become Prime Minister. The foreign secretary denied claims by economists, and her leadership rival Rishi Sunak, that her tax plans would further fuel the UK’s 40-year high [...]