8 h. ago 'We don't want to be the worst in the world!': Labour's feeble energy costs ambition to cut bills as Business Secretary says he hopes it will make Britain 'not the least competitive'

In an astonishing admission of the limits of the Government's ambitions, Jonathan Reynolds said he hoped it would make Britain 'not the least competitive'.

Economics

11 h. ago Dozens of rebel Labour MPs seek to halt Starmer’s welfare reforms

Opponents of the government’s bill that would cut benefits want to pressure ministers into making changes

Politics

11 h. ago Dozens of rebel Labour MPs seek to stop Starmer’s welfare reforms

Opponents of the government’s bill that would cut benefits want to pressure ministers into making changes

Politics

16 h. ago Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke MP welcomes UK Government’s expansion of Warm Home Discount

Over six million households in the UK will see their energy bills cut by £150 this winter after the UK Government removed restrictions that previously excluded many who needed support, and increased the level of spend available in Scotland for energy suppliers.

Politics

19 h. ago People on State Pension or benefits could cut broadband bill to under £20 next month

Simple way to access cheaper broadband packages and boost your household budget this summer.

Economics

22 h. ago Net Zero levies will be slashed by Labour to cut energy bills for struggling businesses 'to stop them going bust'

The plan, which could cut bills by up to 25 per cent, forms a key part of Sir Keir Starmer 's 10-year industrial strategy which he hopes will address stuttering economic growth.

Economics

23 h. ago ‘High energy costs have held back businesses’, says Miliband as government announces industrial strategy – UK politics live

Prime minister says 10-year industrial strategy marks ‘turning point for economy’ as energy secretary says government will cut electricity costs for businessesBy the way, if you actually wanted to read the Modern Industrial Strategy document published by the government today, you can find it here.The government has just pushed out a joint statement from business leaders welcoming it, which says:The Industrial Strategy launched today marks a significant step forward and a valuable opportunity for the business community to rally behind a new vision for the UK – boosting confidence, sentiment, and enthusiasm for investment.From start-ups and small businesses to large corporates, businesses need a more attractive, stable environment that enables faster, easier, and more certain investment decisions.For too long high electricity costs have held back British businesses, as a result of our reliance on gas sold on volatile international markets.As part of our modern industrial strategy we’r...

Politics

35 h. ago Energy bills could be cut by up to 25% for thousands of UK businesses

The plan forms a key part of Sir Keir Starmer's 10-year industrial strategy

Economics

2 d. ago Ancient trees are shipped to the UK, then burned – using billions in ‘green’ subsidies. Stop this madness now | Dale Vince

The evidence against the Drax power station is damning, yet the government wants to continue its massive public fundingHow green is this? We pay billions of pounds to cut down ancient forests in the US and Canada, ship the wood across the Atlantic in diesel tankers, then burn it in a Yorkshire-based power station.Welcome to the scandal of Drax, where Britain’s biggest polluter gets to play climate hero. The reality is that billions in public subsidies has enabled Drax to generate electricity by burning 300m trees. Now the government is trying to force through an extension that would grant Drax an estimated £1.8bn in public subsidies on top of the £11bn it has already pocketed, keeping this circus going until at least 2031.Dale Vince is a green energy industrialist and campaigner Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Creative industries to get £380m boost ahead of industrial strategy launch

The investment was announced by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.

Economics

4 d. ago Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft resigns over plans to cut £5bn from the benefits bill

Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft has resigned as a Government whip over the party's welfare proposals.

Economics

4 d. ago We have our roots and we are proud of them – Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano

Soriano maintains the club’s ambitions will not come at the cost of tradition.

Politics

5 d. ago 110,000 extra households in Wales will see energy bills cut by £150

The warm home discount is being extended, which means thousands of more households in Wales will see their energy bills slashed by £150 this winter

Economics

5 d. ago Royal Ascot nightmare as rising TV star kicked by horse and misses big race moment

Andie Biancone, one of the most popular broadcasting talents in US horse racing, flew to Britain to help prepare her trainer father’s big race hope but will fly home on crutches

Politics

7 d. ago Judge extends pause on Trump’s efforts to block Harvard from enrolling international students

Harvard is challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to cut billions in funding in a separate lawsuit

Politics

7 d. ago Business secretary warned he faces prosecution if he repeats false CV claims

The business secretary was investigated by the solicitors’ watchdog over his claims

Events

9 d. ago Labour's £14bn 'fixation' with new nuclear power 'won't cut bills or help climate'

The UK Government last week announced a new 'golden age' of nuclear but academics and campaigners warn it will be a costly energy fail.

Economics

9 d. ago UK's borrowing costs under Labour are the worst in the developed world

British Government debt already stood at a bloated 80 per cent of national wealth ahead of the pandemic. It is now hovering at around a frightening 100 per cent of national output.

Politics

1 week ago Jonathan Reynolds mocks Nigel Farage’s coal mines plan as an ‘absolute parody’

Nigel Farage fails to understand ‘the pride in where we’re from and what we represent’, the business secretary said

Politics

1 week ago UK ‘ready to go’ on implementing US trade deal, says Business Secretary

Jonathan Reynolds suggested the White House was responsible for the hold-up.

Economics