The Latest Breaking News from James Murray

Labour minister insists chlorinated US chicken ‘will remain illegal in the UK’

Treasury secretary James Murray says chlorinated chicken 'will remain illegal in the UK’, in light of Donald Trump’s demands for Britain to allow US chlorine-washed chicken and hormone-laced beef into UK markets in exchange for relief from his sweeping tariffs.

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025

BBC host clashes with Labour minister in live TV grilling over 'lack of empathy'

THE host of BBC Breakfast clashed with a Labour minister in a live TV grilling.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 4, 2025

UK politics: Unite hits back at Starmer over Birmingham bin strike, questioning Labour’s backing for ‘working people’– as it happened

Union says the government should intervene directly and force the council to settle the dispute

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2025

Keir Starmer vows 'all options on the table' in retaliation to Donald Trump's steel tariffs

The Government has hit out at US tariffs imposed by Trump, but ministers say the UK will ‘not retaliate immediately’

Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025

EU to impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods from April

The European Union has said it will impose retaliatory measures on US goods after president Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminium

The National (Scotland) · Mar 12, 2025

Major tax change announced for side hustles affecting Vinted sellers, taxi drivers and dog walkers

Side hustle tax rules are being shaken up in a push for growth – here's how it will affect you

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025

Inheritance tax changes for farmers are ‘fair way to raise money’, says minister

Treasury minister James Murray defended the policy after MPs pressed for change in the Commons and farmers protested in Westminster.

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025

London bar owner says Treasury change ‘misunderstands why people drink wine’

Wine drinking is ‘all about taste, not about whether it is stronger and someone can get more drunk’, an MP has said.

Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2025

Minister rejects Tory claim that pubs will be banned from selling pints

An Opposition motion had suggested new legislation would allow ministers to replace the British pint.

Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2025

Proposals to increase Crown Estate investment and borrowing powers clear Commons

Treasury minister James Murray argued the Crown Estate Bill will ensure the creation of ‘long-term’ prosperity for the nation’.

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025