The Latest Breaking News from Grant Shapps

Suella Braverman aboard a Chinook: proof that in politics, standards can always get worse

Who needs low expectations when we now have a home secretary so low-calibre, it could almost make you nostalgic for Priti Patel, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2022

Britishvolt money 'hasn't gone anywhere' says Business Secretary Grant Shapps

His comments came a day after his Labour counterpart accused the Government of abandoning the 3,000 job project

Birmingham Post · Nov 4, 2022

Scrapping Sizewell C nuclear plant would put net-zero at risk, ministers warned

Power plant could be victim of Jeremy Hunt’s belt-tightening Autumn Statement

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022

Sharp rise in ‘globalist plot’ claims online against Rishi Sunak

New PM targeted in tweets using often dog-whistle term drawing on antisemitic conspiracy theories

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022

Why are there train strikes?

As the UK’s railways brace for more train disruption over four November dates, we take a look at why the walkouts are happening

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022

'Rishi Sunak says he is full of integrity but chose shady characters for his Cabinet'

Mark Steel says Rishi Sunak replaced Suella Braverman, James Cleverly and Grant Shapps with a more sensible bunch, such as Grant Shapps, Suella Braverman and James Cleverly - just changing their order

Daily Mirror · Oct 29, 2022

Octopus Energy set to take over collapsed rival Bulb in deal 'protecting' 1.5m customers

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) say the deal will 'protect consumers and taxpayers' while also providing 'a stable new home for Bulb's customers and 650 employees'.

Daily Record · Oct 29, 2022

Restoring fracking ban ‘beggars belief’, says Cuadrilla chief

Cuadrilla boss Francis Egan said the industry can create jobs, generate private sector investment and provide tax revenue.

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022

Why are there train strikes?

As the UK’s railways brace for more train disruption over four November dates, we take a look at why the walkouts are happening

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022

Rishi Sunak Cabinet ministers can trouser thousands in payoffs for 49 days out of a job

The hokey-cokey in Cabinet means ministers are set to trouser thousands in 'golden goodbyes' for career changes shorter than the B&Q returns policy. We have a look at who's who...

Daily Mirror · Oct 27, 2022