Labour urged to consider new tax plan to support lower earners Labour have been urged to consider proposals to cut income tax for lower earners by raising capital gains tax, according to reports The National (Scotland) · Sep 21
UK urged to ‘team up’ with EU and Canada in economic partnership Canada’s finance minister says countries share a similar ‘vision’ of the world, arguing they are ‘stronger together’ The Independent UK · Sep 21
Former UK Business Secretary Attacks Andy Burnham as Starmer 'Rehash' With 'Dud Ideas' Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg has accused Andy Burnham of recycling policies from Sir Keir Starmer's administration after leaked documents revealed overlap between the governments' plans. International Business Times UK · Sep 21
All the signs say another financial crisis is coming. Here’s why we need to prepare for it now War, AI disruption and markets in turmoil: the warnings are all there. But lessons from the 2008 crash could help us, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott The Guardian - UK · Sep 21
'Tax rises' in Budget: How London could be hammered with £624m 'mansion' levy on homes over £1.5m Hammersmith & Fulham, Wandsworth, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster and Camden would be areas most impacted by lower threshold for the tax Evening Standard · Sep 21
UK urged to strengthen financial muscle of national wealth fund to aid economy Unions, thinktanks and others say overhaul could provide investment Britain needs The Guardian - UK · Sep 21
SNP to launch £100,000 push to win 'hearts and minds' on independence THE SNP will launch a £100,000 campaign to win "hearts and minds" over to Scottish independence, The National can reveal. The National (Scotland) · Sep 21
Specialist rape courts to be rolled out to tackle ‘shamefully low’ prosecution rates and long wait times Prime minister Andy Burnham said the plans are ‘long overdue’ The Independent UK · Sep 20
Business must be ‘at heart’ of Burnham’s devolution plans, warns BCC The influential business group said firms are vital to ‘deliver growth, investment and higher living standards’ across the UK. Evening Standard · Sep 20
Specialist rape courts to be rolled out across England and Wales, says Burnham Every Crown Court will have at least one courtroom dedicated to hearing such cases set up in the next two years, officials said. Evening Standard · Sep 20
Andy Burnham faces a weakened Trump – but the president remains unpredictable PM hopes to be firmer with US leader than his predecessor without provoking diplomatic warfare, as the Iran war weighs on the UK economy The Guardian - UK · Sep 20
Andy Burnham hails Danish prime minister for reaching Greenland deal with Donald Trump Sir Ed Davey said Trump’s Greenland deal is a ‘pretend’ victory and a near carbon copy of the existing agreement The Independent UK · Sep 20
Andy Burnham congratulates Donald Trump on Greenland deal ANDY Burnham has congratulated Denmark and the US on a deal to “strengthen security in the Arctic” after the two countries reached an agreement… The National (Scotland) · Sep 20
Andy Burnham congratulates Donald Trump and Mette Frederiksen on Greenland deal The Prime Minister said the agreement would benefit the US, Greenland and Denmark. Evening Standard · Sep 20
The Independent UK · Sep 20 Would Labour win an early election? Here’s what the polls say Rising support for the government could make this the right time for Burnham to cement his position – but experts have urged caution
Evening Standard · Sep 20 Lib Dems press for 10p fuel duty cut until Christmas The party also wants the planned 3p fuel duty rise due in January to be scrapped.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 20 Bid to permanently expel Tom Watson from Lords over Palantir job TOM Watson should be permanently expelled from the House of Lords after being appointed “vice president” of Palantir, the Green members of the…
Evening Standard · Sep 20 Scottish Labour needs to be a ‘national party once again’, new leader Marra says Michael Marra was elected Scottish Labour leader on Saturday, defeating fellow MSP Joe Fagan in the contest sparked by Anas Sarwar’s departure.
Evening Standard · Sep 20 Burnham’s past criticism of Trump ‘no bar to strong relationship’ – minister The two leaders are expected to come face to face at the UN general assembly next week in New York.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20 UK minister warns of impact of Trump’s Iran war on next month’s budget Bridget Phillipson says Burnham’s past criticisms of US president not an issue as PM prepares to meet Trump at UN
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20 Don’t discount Reform because it’s had a bad year. In our angry, fragile democracy, anything can happen Nigel Farage’s tactics are to play up the anxiety and resentment that people feel. Labour’s job is simple: to offer hope and change, says Guardian columnist John Harris
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20 Farage says he wants to ‘hijack’ Trump’s ICE czar to help secure UK border Reform leader also tells US event Europe should have ‘more sensible view’ of president’s administration
The Guardian - UK · Sep 19 Kemi Badenoch accuses Andy Burnham of ‘fiddling while Europe risks burning’ Tory leader claims prime minister is avoiding difficult decisions as she urges him to increase defence spending
Evening Standard · Sep 19 Make voting compulsory to prevent ‘distorted’ results, Kinnock urges Burnham The former Labour leader and mentor to the Prime Minister said the move would help strengthen ‘democracy and citizenship’ in the UK.
The Independent UK · Sep 19 Burnham must make voting compulsory to prevent ‘distorted’ results, Labour peers say The former Labour leader and mentor to the Prime Minister said the move would help strengthen ‘democracy and citizenship’ in the UK