3 h. ago ‘Bring it on’: Miliband tells net zero critics Government is ‘not for bending’

The Energy Secretary was speaking at the end of an international energy security summit in London.

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5 h. ago Labour blocks bid to allow SNP Government to bring in more foreign workers

The SNP accused Labour of running down the clock to stop a vote from taking place on devolving immigration powers.

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43 h. ago UK seeks global green investors with windfarm cash and planning policies

Government is ‘setting up conversations’ as companies arrive in London for clean energy summit The UK is to woo global green investors, including those scared away from the US by the actions of Donald Trump, by offering cash and infrastructure improvements to encourage companies to set up manufacturing plants and supply chains.The government will bring forward £300m for offshore windfarms, an area in which the UK retains a lead, and has invited banks and major international companies to a 60-country summit in London this week. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Former SNP frontbencher and Nicola Sturgeon ally confirms bid to run for Holyrood

Alison Thewliss is hoping for a return to frontline politics at next year’s Holyrood election.

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8 d. ago UK Foreign Office issues warning as Tenerife hotel workers strike over Easter

Thousands of hotel staff are set to walk out in the Canary Islands

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8 d. ago Why Elon Musk installed his top lieutenants at a federal agency you probably haven't heard of

The General Services Administration has a key role in the Trump administration’s quest to slash costs and bring the federal government to heel

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1 week ago Chinese investors in UK face ‘high trust bar’, minister says

Comments follow emergency measures to bring British Steel under government control

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1 week ago Chinese investors in UK face ‘high trust bar’, minister agrees

Comments follow emergency measures to bring British Steel under government control

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1 week ago Chinese executives 'tried to enter key areas' of British Steel plant hours before crunch debate that could bring furnace under government control

Police were called to the scene and forced bosses of British Steel owners Jingye to leave after they were prevented from accessing core areas of the plant, according to The Times.

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2 w. ago Visas shortage in key sectors revealed as Downing Street defends delay to new immigration blueprint

Home Office data shows that fewer than 181,000 visas out of a total of about 560,000 were allocated to foreign workers in the key fields identified for economic growth

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2 w. ago UK work visas shortage in key sectors revealed as Downing Street defends delaying new immigration blueprint

Home Office data shows that fewer than 181,000 visas out of a total of about 560,000 were allocated to foreign workers in the key fields identified for economic growth

Economics

2 w. ago UK visas shortage in key work sectors revealed as just third of permits given to highly skilled professionals

Home Office data shows that fewer than 181,000 visas out of a total of about 560,000 were allocated to foreign workers in the key fields identified for economic growth

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3 w. ago SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn confirms bid to run for Holyrood

Stephen Flynn has confirmed he has tabled a bid to run for the Scottish Parliament at next year’s Holyrood election.

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4 w. ago Abu Dhabi government looking to bring Mayfair private club experience to the Gulf

Abu Dhabi inward investment office is in talks with up to 100 British wealthy individuals and family offices about boosting their presence in the emirate.

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last month Keir Starmer says a mandatory ban on phones in schools is 'completely unnecessary' in fiery PMQs clash over Labour block on law change

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch took aim after Labour blocked a proposal to bar the use of smartphones in educational settings.

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