Nuclear start-up Newcleo submits first reactor design for a decade April 5, 2024 Newcleo's chief said the submission marked an "important milestone" in the firm's development programme.
Post Office scandal: Leaked recordings reveal bosses knew Fujitsu meddled with postmaster Horizon accounts April 4, 2024 Forensic accountants discovered direct instructions from the Post Office to Fujitsu, instructing the alteration of sub-postmaster accounts.
Carried interest: Labour sticks by plans to up private equity bonus tax April 3, 2024 Rachel Reeves has vowed to stick by Labour’s plans to increase tax on private equity bonuses, by upping the rate on carried interest transactions.
UK economy: Disposable income climbs despite recession March 28, 2024 Despite a rise in disposable income, household expenditure actually fell as people replenished their savings accounts and paid down debt.
Why this week’s wind power auction could be a make-or-break moment in the UK’s net zero journey March 27, 2024 The success of Auction Round Six is vital to the UK's net zero ambitions
‘Stars are aligning’ for UK economy after inflation data and Bank of England rate decision March 22, 2024 "We think the stars are aligning for stronger consumer spending growth this year," Rob Wood, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics said.
Government borrows more than expected in February, but on track for lowest annual total in four years March 21, 2024 The borrowing figures are the first since Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget, in which he cut National Insurance by a further 2p.
Jeremy Hunt suggests the state pension triple lock is unsustainable. Is it? March 20, 2024 Jeremy Hunt suggested that the state pension might have to come "under review" in the coming years as an ageing population puts ever greater strain on the public finances.
Minister: Cyber brings ‘risks we can’t ignore’ with UK firms still vulnerable March 20, 2024 Three quarters of medium and large sized businesses were hit by a cyber attack in the past year, according to new government figures.
Low-productivity public services need ‘revolution’ to avoid cuts, Hunt says March 19, 2024 Hunt said the "only" way this could be delivered without cuts to public services was if there was a "productivity revolution".