Hunt reveals Treasury-backed tech funds in bid to kickstart £75bn pension boost November 21, 2023 The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has revealed £250m will be channelled into two new private sector investment vehicles today as ministers look to kickstart the flow of cash from pension funds into tech start-ups.
Keir Starmer makes his play for the ‘powerhouse’ Canada November 20, 2023 Keir Starmer, in his most pro-City and pro-business intervention yet, has promised to work with City chiefs in an exclusive interview
David Cameron takes seat in House of Lords after ex-PM made foreign secretary November 20, 2023 Foreign Secretary David Cameron has taken his seat in the House of Lords after his official introduction ceremony. The former prime minister will now be known as Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton, reflecting his long-held ties to the Cotswolds town in his former constituency, Witney. It was announced last week that he had been elevated [...]
HSBC, Santander and Blackrock among firms advising Labour on private investment November 20, 2023 City firms HSBC, Santander and Blackrock are among those advising the Labour Party on private sector investment following the launch of a new infrastructure council.
Boris Johnson was ‘bamboozled’ by Covid-19 data, Vallance tells inquiry November 20, 2023 Boris Johnson was “bamboozled” by the graphs and data presented to him by scientists during the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK’s official inquiry has been told.
Sunak pledges to cut taxes and make Britain the best place for business November 20, 2023 Rishi Sunak has pledged to cut taxes and make Britain “the best country in the world to do business” ahead of this week’s autumn statement.
Keir Starmer wants business to know it’s a ‘partnership.’ Will it be enough? November 20, 2023 Keir Starmer is highly likely to be the next Prime Minister. In an exclusive interview with Morning Wire, he tells Andy Silvester why he wants business onside.
Israeli-linked cargo ship hijacked by Houthi rebels in Red Sea November 20, 2023 Public shipping databases associated the ship’s owners with Ray Car Carriers, a company founded by Abraham Ungar, an Israeli billionaire.
Homes close to new pylons to be offered £1,000 off bills a year November 19, 2023 Households closest to new pylons and electricity substations could receive up to £1,000 a year off their bills under plans being announced by Jeremy Hunt.
Ministers urged to deploy national security laws over Barclay Telegraph bid November 19, 2023 Ministers have been urged to deploy the UK’s national security laws over the Barclay family’s UAE-backed bid to buy back the Telegraph newspaper.