700,000 households missed rent or mortgage payments in April, Which? finds
An estimated 700,000 households missed a housing payment in the last month, new Which? research suggests, as the consumer champion calls on essential businesses...
Tuesday, 9 May 2023 00:01
Industry calls for Royal Commission on Industrial Strategy – Make UK report
Britain’s manufacturers are calling for the establishment of a Royal Commission as a starting point to develop a long-term, modern Industrial Strategy which would help provide companies...
Tuesday, 9 May 2023 00:01
Retailers waiting for summer - BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor
UK Total retail sales increased by 5.1% in April, against a decline of 0.3% in April 2022. This is in line with the 3-month average growth of 5.1% and above the 12-month average growth of 3.0%...
Tuesday, 9 May 2023 00:01
Keir Starmer to tell Shadow Cabinet ‘the hardest part lies ahead’
Keir Starmer will tell the Shadow Cabinet this week that after great local election results, there’s “still more work to be done” and now is the time “to show that Labour’s serious plans offer..."
Tuesday, 9 May 2023 00:01
Scottish government must act to unlock economic potential of airports, says Sarwar
The Scottish Government must act to support Scotland’s airports and develop new routes so that they can unlock the economic potential of the nation, Anas Sarwar has said today...
Tuesday, 9 May 2023 00:01
Chancellor visits Japan to promote investment and attend G7 meetings
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will visit Tokyo to meet with business leaders and encourage increased investment in the UK...
Tuesday, 9 May 2023 00:01
Foreign Secretary visits Washington DC to reaffirm sustained UK-UK support for Ukraine
The Foreign Secretary travels to Washington DC today (Monday 8th) for meetings with the Biden Administration and the US Congress, to discuss the US and UK’s long-term commitment to Ukraine...
Tuesday, 9 May 2023 00:01
Scottish government announced funding to support EU citizens to stay
More EU citizens will be supported to remain in Scotland, thanks to renewed funding for the Stay in Scotland campaign...
Tuesday, 9 May 2023 00:01
Education Secretary addresses the Education World Forum
Gillian Keegan celebrates the role of international education and promotes the benefits of embracing Artificial Intelligence in education...
Monday, 8 May 2023 20:22
Scottish research helping to cut emissions and create jobs
A new evaluation estimates that a Scottish Government-funded research programme has contributed £680 million to Scotland’s economy by helping to create jobs...
Monday, 8 May 2023 19:16