PMQs sketch: Dowden and Rayner build fragile house of cards April 24, 2024 Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner’s efforts to bluster her way past deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden’s well-rehearsed jibes fell flat at times.
National security is an ‘arms race’ says boss of chip designer Arm April 24, 2024 The chief architect at Arm said although national infrastructure is improving, there is a "tremendous amount" that needs to be done.
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson: Former DUP leader released on bail over sex charges April 24, 2024 Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been released on continuing bail after he appeared in court to face a number of historical sex charges, including one count of rape.
Despite its problems, Thames Water still aims to pay £2bn in dividends over the next decade April 24, 2024 Thames Water has said it does not pay dividends to shareholders, but pays internal sums to its parent company Kemble Water Holdings
‘Massive opportunity’ for UK firms as digital services could save public 75,000 years April 24, 2024 Digitising the UK’s government services could save Brits a collective 75,000 years of lost time annually and represents a “massive opportunity” for firms, new data has revealed.
Even Conservatives admit that cuts to council funding have gone too far April 24, 2024 With a quarter of Conservative councillors admitting their local authority is struggling to provide the basics, change is clearly needed.
Rwanda plan: Why can’t the government devote legislative time to anything else? April 23, 2024 Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan finally passed late last night, two-and-a-bit torturous years after his predecessor Boris Johnson first floated the idea of sending asylum seekers to the east African nation.
How much is too much? The CEO pay predicament April 23, 2024 A growing number of London-listed companies have been asking shareholders to approve radical pay rises for their top execs. Why?
Government borrowing ahead of expectations in blow for hopes of tax cuts April 23, 2024 Jeremy Hunt has said the Conservatives will cut taxes again in the autumn "if we can", with some reports suggesting he's considering another 2p cut to National Insurance.
London firms warn inflation is top concern ahead of mayoral election April 23, 2024 London businesses are still saying inflation is their top concern ahead of the mayoral election next week.