Get rid of ‘mongrels and wasters’ by paying government advisors more Opinion Sue Gray’s salary as chief of staff attracted controversy for all the wrong reasons: it was too low, not too high. Across government, we should be prepared to pay serious money for serious talent, says Patrick King Staffing appointments by the new government have led to cries of cronyism, with hand-wringing about civil service politicisation. [...]
Sports teams can make better use of Apprenticeship Levy, ex-Quins CEO says Sport Business A former Premiership Rugby chief executive has called on the government to cut red tape and back sports clubs to use the existing Apprenticeship Levy to fuel upskilling opportunities for athletes and local communities. David Ellis, who served as CEO of Harlequins for eight years until 2019, insists the compulsory tax could be better used [...]
Finance rocks in Rio: The rise of Open Banking in Latin America Sponsored One of the UK’s hallmarks in global exports is its expertise and pioneering role in the Open Finance sector. Across the Atlantic, Latin America — a long-standing trade partner — has recently become a fertile ground for Open Finance, with new regulations advancing across at least five key countries: Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina. [...]
Government approval paves way for new Thames Water ‘mega-reservoir’ in South Oxford September 4, 2024 The government has endorsed Thames Water’s plans to manage water supply for the next 50 years, paving the way for a controversial new £1.5bn ‘mega-reservoir’ in South Oxford. Steve Reed, the environment minister, has approved the embattled water firm’s proposal—called its Water Resource Management Plans—in which the firm maps out its strategy to secure the [...]
‘Strike the right balance’: Rachel Reeves doesn’t rule out capital gains tax hike August 6, 2024 Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out a hike to capital gains tax, insisting it was vital to “strike the right balance” when it came to fiscal policy.
Rachel Reeves to ‘bang drum for Britain’ on North America investment drive August 5, 2024 Rachel Reeves is set to “bang the drum for Britain abroad” as she jets to the United States and Canada in a bid to attract inward investment and confirm the UK is open for business.
Southport: Protesters clash with police as ministers to discuss disorder August 3, 2024 Riot police have been involved in face-offs with protesters across the UK as ministers are expected to meet to discuss the potential for further widespread disorder.
Military sent to help as Lammy tells UK citizens ‘leave Lebanon now’ August 3, 2024 Military personnel and consular experts have been deployed to the Middle East to help British nationals in the region as ministers warned the “situation could deteriorate rapidly”.
‘More capable and lethal’: British soldiers test new body-worn tech with lasers in security offensive July 22, 2024 The 'digitally connected soldiers' were able to think faster, "increasing the tempo of a battle", and make better decisions in combat.
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.