The Labour Party have accused the last Conservative government of leaving just two major defence projects – 4 per cent of the total – running on time and on budget, when they left office in the summer. According to a new report
Very recently I have had the good fortune of listening to what two distinguished oncologists – doctors who specialise in the treatment of cancer – have to say about the prospect of assisted suicide becoming law in this country. I met the
Middle earners and the better off have been warned by the Prime Minister that the autumn budget will be “painful”. In a speech yesterday, in the Rose Garden of Downing Street the Prime Minister gave the strongest indication yet that his government
In fresh blow to consumers it has been confirmed that energy bills are set to rise by an average of £149 a year from October under the new price cap. The announcement from Ofgem will see the price cap rise to £1,717
Chancellor Rachel Reeves yesterday delivered a doom-laden statement in the House of Commons. The Labour politician claimed that the state of the public finances were far worse than expected, stating that the previous government had left a £22 billion black hole. She
The Christian Institute has welcomed the Government’s manifesto commitment to “reform gambling regulation” and is calling on the new Culture Secretary to “make it a priority”. In a letter to Lisa Nandy, the Institute’s Acting Director explains that: “Gambling leaves far too
Junior doctors and the Government have reached a provisional agreement on a pay deal that will result in a 20 per cent increase in pay over two years. The deal will now be presented to members of the British Medical Association (BMA)
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the energy crisis and a labour market grappling with record vacancy levels, have stifled growth and posed significant threats to the sustainability of our hospitality businesses. As the sector continues to recover from these
Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh has appointed an industry heavyweight Juergen Maier CBE to lead an expert review aimed at delivering rail and transport infrastructure fit for the century ahead. The independent review, driven by experts and rail infrastructure innovators, will
Keir Starmer, yesterday pledged to back Britain’s farmers by setting a new standard for spending on food in the public sector. Speaking on Alan Titchmarsh’s Love Your Weekend Show, the Labour leader called for the UK to be ‘ambitious’ about food production: