Burberry CEO Joshua Schulman calls on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reinstate VAT refunds for tourists, boosting UK luxury retail and tourism spending.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Sir Keir Starmer says Number 10 briefings against ministers “unacceptable” and backs Health Secretary Wes Streeting amid cabinet tensions. As reported by The Guardian, Sir Keir Starmer condemned internal Downing Street leaks as “completely unacceptable,”
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting rules out challenging Prime Minister Keir Starmer, calling the rumours “unhelpful” and “self-defeating.” As reported by The Guardian, Wes Streeting denied reports of plotting to oust Keir Starmer, dismissing the speculation as baseless
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM Sir Keir Starmer’s fishing rights agreement with the EU may affect UK influence in energy talks, Lords report warns. As reported by The Telegraph, Peers warn that Sir Keir Starmer’s 12-year EU fishing deal could
PM Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves plan major Budget reforms to scrap the two-child benefit cap and cut child poverty across the UK.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MPs urge Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to halt a 20% cut to the Global Fund, warning it would damage global health and UK credibility. As reported by The Guardian, seven former Labour ministers have urged
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deputy PM and Justice Secretary David Lammy expressed outrage over a second accidental prisoner release, citing systemic failures inherited from the Tories. As reported by The Guardian, David Lammy said he is “absolutely outraged” after reports emerged
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London Mayor Sadiq Khan congratulated New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, calling it a historic win for hope as the city chose its first Muslim mayor. As reported by The Independent, Sir Sadiq Khan praised Democrat Zohran Mamdani’s
Nigel Farage shifts Reform UK’s focus from tax cuts to reducing public spending and national debt, aiming to restore economic credibility.