5 h. ago Britain is in a 'growth emergency', Business Secretary admits as economic outlook gets WORSE and dismal reality of Labour's handling of economy laid bare ahead of Budget

As the OBR prepared to lay bare the dismal reality of Labour's handling of the economy, Peter Kyle conceded that the nation was suffering from 'low, slow uneven growth'.

Economics

9 h. ago Britain is in a 'growth emergency', Business Secretary admits as dismal reality of Labour's handling of economy laid bare

As the OBR prepared to lay bare the dismal reality of Labour's handling of the economy, Peter Kyle conceded that the nation was suffering from 'low, slow uneven growth'.

Economics

15 h. ago Defence firm could look at employing some Mossmorran workers, Alexander says

The Scottish Secretary hailed a meeting with the Scottish Government and employers as ‘constructive’.

Economics

20 h. ago Business secretary pinpoints lack of funding behind UK brain drain to US

Peter Kyle signals more help for start-ups and companies aiming to ‘scale up’

Economics

22 h. ago People are leaving Britain in droves, we face a 'growth emergency' and Labour's tax bonanza IS driving wealth out of Britain, admits Business Secretary

Business Secretary Peter Kyle said he would not 'duck' the impact of the higher tax burden and decision to abolish non-dom status.

Economics

24 h. ago Labour minister Peter Kyle issues new pledge on workers' rights ahead of Budget

The Employment Rights Bill has been one of the most hotly debated policies announced by Labour, and the task of implementing it has been handed to new Business Secretary Peter Kyle

Politics

24 h. ago Kyle seeks to reassure business over workers’ rights concerns

Business Secretary Peter Kyle promised a series of consultations would listen to firms’ concerns on how the Employment Rights Bill is implemented.

Economics

25 h. ago Labour taxes partly to blame for rich leaving London, admits Business Secretary Peter Kyle

The Cabinet minister admitted that in recent years doctors, entrepreneurs as well as billionaires had left the country

Economics

26 h. ago Cabinet minister admits Labour's tax bonanza IS driving wealth out of Britain

Business Secretary Peter Kyle said he would not 'duck' the impact of the higher tax burden and decision to abolish non-dom status.

Politics

28 h. ago Labour taxes partly to blame for exodus of wealthy from London, says Business Secretary Peter Kyle

The Cabinet minister admitted that in recent years doctors, entrepreneurs as well as billionaires had left the country

Economics

28 h. ago Nigel Farage blasted over 'Russia problem' as minister launches blistering attack

Business Secretary Peter Kyle accused Nigel Farage of 'talking out of both sides of his mouth' as he claimed there is a pro-Russia 'culture' inside Reform UK

Politics

6 d. 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

9 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

9 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

2 w. 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

3 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 Shadow minister spoke ‘imprecisely’ about Tory settled status plans – Badenoch

Katie Lam appeared to indicate that some people already granted indefinite leave to remain in Britain could have their residency taken away.

Politics

last month 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

last month 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