England ‘looking good’ to shed Covid restrictions on 19 July, says Johnson June 21, 2021 Boris Johnson has said the prospects of shedding England’s Covid restrictions on 19 July are “looking good”. The Prime Minister said data showing the immense effectiveness of two jabs against the Delta variant, and the increasing rates of vaccination, should mean the easing of restrictions will go ahead. Data from PHE released last week revealed [...]
UK unveils new £20m fund for British businesses facing Brexit disruption February 11, 2021 The UK has today announced a new £20m fund for British SMEs facing post-Brexit disruption. The grants will see SMEs that trade with the EU eligible for grants of up to £2,000 each to “pay for practical support including training and professional advice”. Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove today told MPs that some issues facing [...]
Supermarkets supplying N. Ireland to get three month grace period after transition period December 9, 2020 Supermarkets selling into Northern Ireland will have a grace period to adapt their supply systems to the post-Brexit trading reality, Michael Gove said today. When the Brexit transition period ends at the end of the year, Northern Ireland will remain aligned to the EU’s single market and goods arriving in Northern Ireland will be subject [...]
Best of this week in our opinion pages: From Mark Carney’s climate bet and Tory sleaze scandals to protecting abuse victims in virtual courts November 13, 2021 On Friday, City A.M. columnist Josh Williams’ turned to Mark Carney’s efforts to build a consortium of investors keen to save the planet from climate change. But his claim to have $130tn at the ready was over-exaggerated and distracted from his mission. Instead, the former Governor of the Bank of England should take a leaf [...]
Government urged to avoid ‘stigma’ on public transport over face masks after 21 June June 2, 2021 Any relaxation of face mask rules by the government on 21 June must include public transport to avoid the sector facing long-term stigma, according to a transport business body. Tom Bartosak-Harlow, from the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), told PA that “we need to see public transport moving at the same pace as the rest [...]
Forget second jobs, ministers should do start with the grunt work of their first ones November 9, 2021 In a storm of sleaze allegations, it was an unfortunate day for Sir Geoffrey Cox to publish details of his £400,000 a year job at Withers LLP. For the pleasure of being paid almost half a million pounds, he offers “international legal services”. Sir Geoffrey, is, after all, a QC. To borrow a lawyer’s phrase, [...]
Michael Gove rubbishes Irish PM Leo Varadkar’s claims over Brexit talks August 6, 2019 The UK government has accused the EU of refusing to budge on Brexit negotiations, despite Ireland’s leader claiming there was “always room for talks”. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told the BBC he was confident a no-deal Brexit could still be avoided, despite Prime Minister Boris Johnson stressing the UK will leave the European Union “do or [...]
Yvette Cooper made shadow home secretary in comprehensive Labour shadow cabinet reshuffle November 29, 2021 Yvette Cooper has returned to frontline Westminster politics, after being appointed shadow home secretary in Labour’s comprehensive shadow cabinet reshuffle today. Cooper, a former rising star under Gordon Brown and husband to Labour heavyweight Ed Balls, formerly served as shadow home secretary between 2011 and 2015. Sir Keir Starmer’s reshuffle also saw David Lammy promoted [...]
Treasury considers cutting green levy to ease cost-of-living crisis for UK households January 11, 2022 The Treasury is mulling over cuts to green levies with UK households facing increased energy bills later this year amid a cost-of-living crisis.
Boris Johnson’s team denies ‘stitch up’ of Michael Gove June 20, 2019 Boris Johnson is facing Jeremy Hunt in the final stage in race to become Prime Minister after a brutal day in Westminster. Michael Gove lost out on reaching the final two in the contest by just two votes – winning the support of 75 MPs compared to Hunt’s 77. Johnson topped the poll with 160 [...]