13 h. ago New Troubles legislation will address ‘unfinished business’ – NI Secretary

A commission to investigate Troubles-related killings and a separate information recovery body will be established under the Bill.

Events

3 d. ago Nigel Farage is today’s Enoch Powell and his appeal down to slow economy, says minister

Business secretary Peter Kyle says appeal of far-right parties like Reform due to ‘their dogma of disruption, division and despair’Nigel Farage is “today’s incarnation of the politics of Enoch Powell”, the business secretary, Peter Kyle, said at the Co-operative party conference.Kyle described Reform UK as “far right”, while stressing that boosting economic growth was needed to “build an economy and a politics that people can trust to deliver for themselves, their families and their communities”. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Nigel Farage is ‘incarnation of Enoch Powell’s politics’, says minister

Business Secretary Peter Kyle hit out at the leader of Reform UK while speaking at the Co-operative Party conference.

Politics

1 week ago Strategy will ‘open doors’ to people struggling to access financial services

The Government’s Financial Inclusion Strategy aims to improve access to financial services for various groups.

Politics

2 w. ago Business Secretary announces electricity discounts of £420 million

Peter Kyle would not comment on whether firms could expect to see tax increases in the budget.

Economics

3 w. ago Reeves heads into Budget with public finances in challenging state – Streeting

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the economy was not ‘out of the woods yet’ ahead of Rachel Reeves’ November 26 Budget.

Economics

3 w. ago Angela Rayner's 'Unemployment Rights Bill' will kneecap the UK's economy for good, writes ANDREW GRIFFITH

ANDREW GRIFFITH: Last week, Business Secretary Peter Kyle described the UK economy as being in a 'growth emergency'. By the way he spoke, you'd be forgiven for thinking he was in opposition.

Economics