Protesters gather outside Scottish Power HQ to call out energy bills hike PROTESTERS have gathered outside the headquarters of Scottish Power to demand the Winter Fuel Payment cut be reversed ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2024
Rachel Reeves becomes landlord after Downing Street move CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves has become a landlord after moving out of her London home to Downing Street. The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2024
Giant boring machine for HS2 tunnel to Euston on site so don't stop line at Old Oak Common, say London bosses They issued the warning amid growing hopes the high speed rail line will run into central London rather than ending at Old Oak Common Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2024
The Tories are deluded to think they’ll be back in power in 2029. Here are three economic reasons why Labour’s squandering of its political capital has given hope to the right. But Britain’s voters want a leftwing agenda, says Guardian economics editor Larry Elliott The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2024
Labour warned cuts plans are 'Liz Truss levels of economic vandalism' LABOUR have been warned their plans to cut billions from government budgets are “Liz Truss levels of economic vandalism”. The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2024
'Find a backbone': Anas Sarwar slated for broken promise on capital spending ANAS Sarwar has been told to “find a backbone” after yet another clip of the Scottish Labour leader making a “broken promise” about policy… The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2024
Anas Sarwar left red-faced over 'more capital investment' pledge ANAS Sarwar has been called out for pledging more capital investment during the General Election campaign after it emerged ministers have been asked… The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2024
Sadiq Khan to strike optimistic tone on HS2 Euston link as he urges more transport investment ‘When London builds, Britain benefits’, Mr Khan to tell ministers Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2024
Labour councillor set to face investigation over grabbing Rachel Reeves protester AN INVESTIGATION is set to be launched into the Labour councillor who aggressively dragged out a protester by the neck ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2024
Rachel Reeves protester slams 'unacceptable violence' from Labour councillor THE PROTESTER who was dragged out of Rachel Reeves’s speech at Labour conference by the neck has spoken out after it was revealed that the man… The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2024
Treasury asking ministers to draw up billions of pounds of infrastructure cuts Exclusive: departments asked to model cuts of up to 10% despite Rachel Reeves’ vow to invest in growth The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2024
Energy bill advice this winter from warm home discount to free electric blankets All the essential advice as energy bills rise for winter months The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024
Five big money changes coming in October, from energy bills to the Budget These are the major changes coming in October you need to be aware of. The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2024
New figures show UK economic growth weaker than first thought The UK economy continued its recovery from recession at the end of last year The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2024 UK business confidence dips to lowest level since general election Research concludes Labour warnings of tough budget may have sapped optimism about the economy
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2024 Brexit, Farage, Corbyn all sparked passion – but there’s no sign of that at either party conference In Liverpool and Birmingham party machines whir on, while blood-stirring debate is absent from the agenda, says Guardian columnist John Harris
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2024 Rachel Reeves warned winter fuel payment cuts won’t save as much money as expected There has been a 152 per cent surge in claims for pension credit since the measure was announced
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2024 Labour’s economic success lies in reshaping a doom-laden Treasury mindset Neither an Osborne-style handbrake or a Truss-style brick on the accelerator will do. Success depends on changing fiscal culture
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2024 Bringing an end to child poverty really ought to be an economic no-brainer Growing up poor blights children’s lives, and results in lower work and health outcomes that cost the exchequer long term
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2024 Winter fuel cut savings will be far less than Reeves expected, new analysis finds A surge in claims for pension credit will make thousands more people eligible for the payments and other benefits
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2024 It’s all doom, gloom and fiscal fixation. Is this really a Labour government? The renewal Britain desperately needs requires borrowing and optimism. Isn’t that what we voted for?
The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2024 Does Keir Starmer’s Labour Party realise how unpopular it is becoming? I FELT I was inhabiting a sort of alternate reality at the Labour Party conference last week.
International Business Times · Sep 28, 2024 UK Lawmaker Quits Labour Party Over PM's 'Hypocrisy' The new government of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reeled from its first resignation Saturday, as lawmaker Rosie Duffield quit the Labour Party, accusing him of "hypocrisy" over his acceptance of free gifts.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2024 Keir Starmer hits new low in personal popularity ratings Latest Opinium poll for the Observer shows Labour leader got the opposite of a ‘bounce’ from Liverpool party conference
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2024 Urgent memo from his anxious ministers to Sir Keir Starmer: you need to get a grip of No 10 A better Britain can’t be built in a day, but unless voters see tangible changes soon, their patience will continue to run out