Joe Biden drops out of presidential race July 21, 2024 President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race against Donald Trump, after concerns over his age have dogged the candidate since the first debate last month.
Biden’s ability to win back Democrats tested at perilous moment for campaign July 20, 2024 Joe Biden’s efforts to revive his re-election bid and win over sceptical Democrats have done little to soften the push for him to exit the 2024 race.
What is The Crown Estate and how is the government reforming it? July 18, 2024 In his King's Speech, King Charles announced changes to the Crown Estate. What is the arcane entity, and how is it changing?
FCA urges banks to improve treatment of politicians after Farage debanking row July 18, 2024 Over the last few months the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been reviewing the treatment of so-called politically exposed persons (PEPs) after the debanking brouhaha last year.
Frasers shares jump as firm’s profit comes in at the ‘top end’ of guidance July 18, 2024 The group, which became one of the UK's top retailers under the stewardship of Mike Ashley, said adjusted profit before tax rose 13.1 per cent to £545m.
Starmer to pledge fresh focus on border security as part of reset with Europe July 18, 2024 Sir Keir Starmer will pledge to reset the UK's relationship with Europe, vowing to put a fresh emphasis on border security at the heart of ties with the continent.
King’s Speech: Ofwat will get new powers to tackle rogue water firms July 17, 2024 Ofwat will be granted fresh powers to ban bonus payments to water firm executives, who could also be held criminally liable for lawbreaking, according to a new bill outlined in the King’s Speech today.
Donald Trump assassination images are perfect photojournalism – and that’s the problem July 17, 2024 The pictures of defiant Donald Trump fist-pumping having survived a shooting are so stunning they could have been produced by AI – no wonder they’ve sparked so many conspiracy theories, says Andy Blackmore There are days when I hate my job, and then there are days when I love it. Days when the hairs on [...]
King’s Speech: Starmer to ‘level up’ workers’ rights with employment reforms July 17, 2024 Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to “level up workers’ rights” via a series of employment reforms included in the King’s Speech.
King’s Speech: Planning Bill unveiled to lift ‘brake’ on economic growth July 17, 2024 A new Planning Bill unveiled in the King’s Speech is intended to lift the “major brake” on the UK’s economic growth, by unlocking national housing and infrastructure projects.