16 h. ago Minister ‘hopeful’ for ‘positive’ announcement on Grangemouth soon

Michael Shanks was quizzed on his Government’s £200 million investment in Grangemouth.

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4 d. ago Live spending review updates as chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce plans

Wales' First Minister said she hopes 'something positive' will be announced for Wales

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5 d. ago The Guardian view on Labour’s nuclear bet: big promises, but bigger questions remain unanswered | Editorial

A bold state investment signals nuclear revival, but unresolved issues around cost, waste and safety demand urgent ministerial clarityThe government’s decision to invest £14.2bn in nuclear energy, on top of existing funds, marks a return to significant state funding of nuclear power after Hinkley Point C, financed by the private sector, was dogged by delays and cost overruns. It is also a decisive shift in energy policy. Ministers have high hopes of a nuclear energy renaissance. Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, described the prospect of a new reactor in Suffolk, Sizewell C, combined with new money for modular reactor development and fusion research, as a “golden age”. This was a striking choice of words from the greenest voice in the cabinet.The Climate Change Committee’s latest advice to the government took a more restrained view of nuclear, which drew industry ire. Mr Miliband’s commitment to renewable energy is not in doubt. The government has made good...

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5 d. ago Lords’ objections to Data Bill over copyright threatens its existence – minister

Technology minister Sir Chris Bryant hopes a promise of progress updates on copyright and AI will be enough to satisfy peers.

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5 d. ago Voices: Wes Streeting has won the spending review – but will he blow his winnings?

The NHS will emerge from Rachel Reeves’ funding announcement positively awash with extra cash – but alarm bells should already be ringing about the fall in productivity across the health service, says John Rentoul

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3 w. ago Jeff Stelling announces resignation with damning statement – 'Intolerable position'

Jeff Stelling is known for his love and dedication of Hartlepool United, yet the broadcasting legend has been forced into a tough decision due to the state of the club's ongoing takeover

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3 w. ago Gary Lineker announces BBC exit in statement after antisemitism row

Gary Lineker has announced his BBC exit with his position as Match of the Day host becoming untenable with the corporation following pro-Palestine post on social media resulted in heavy backlash

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