Childcare costs mean it makes ‘no financial sense for many mothers to work’: official report January 17, 2024 London’s economy could be being held back by around £5bn a year due to issues with childcare costs and shortages.
Private sector investment central to Labour’s plan for Britain, Reeves to tell Davos January 17, 2024 Private sector investment is the “lifeblood of economic growth” and central to Labour’s ambitions for Britain, Rachel Reeves is set to say at Davos.
Running down the clock: Why 2024 is set to be a long year in politics January 17, 2024 While Rishi Sunak is keen to run down the clock to November, Labour are eager to seize what they see as their moment, as we enter an election year.
Houthi strikes: Drone and missile launch sites destroyed, Rishi Sunak tells MPs January 15, 2024 Drone and ballistic missile launch sites were destroyed in “carefully targeted” strikes by Britain and the US in Yemen last week, Rishi Sunak has told MPs.
Government pledges law on litigation funding in light of Post Office scandal January 15, 2024 The UK Government is set to reverse a Supreme Court decision on litigation funding in order to allow sub-postmasters to take the Post Office to court.
2024 election: Tories set for 1997-style wipeout, major poll suggests January 15, 2024 The Conservatives are facing an electoral wipeout along the lines of the 1997 Labour landslide, a key opinion poll has suggested.
Post Office warned it could face insolvency over £100m tax bill January 14, 2024 Fears over the Post Office’s finances are growing as it emerged it claimed tax relief on compensation payouts.
Cameron refuses to say how much he was paid by Greensill Capital January 14, 2024 David Cameron today refused to confirm how much he was paid to lobby for Greensill Capital as he was questioned about his role at the firm again.
Cameron: We’ll strike the Houthis again if attacks continue January 14, 2024 The UK is “prepared to back our words with actions”, David Cameron has said, after military action was taken against the Houthis over their attacks in the Red Sea.
Fujitsu staff at HMRC to strike next week in shadow of Post Office Horizon scandal January 11, 2024 Fujitsu staff contracted to HMRC are set to strike next week, amid building pressure on the IT firm which supplied the faulty Horizon software at the heart of the Post Office scandal.