Starmer hopes to raise the tone and ‘rise above’ gutter politics It would be a volte-face for Labour following harsh attack ads in Spring Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2023
OPINION - Rishi Sunak faces a sea change from voters... can he turn the tide? Two-thirds of voters say “it is time for a change” at the next election, writes Keiran Pedley Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2023
Broken Britain? 76% say UK is becoming a worse place to live as taxes and NHS crisis take toll 43 per cent of voters think Labour is ready to form the next government, while Rishi Sunak’s favourability remains low Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2023
Furious activists accuse UK Government of 'blatant climate change denial' FURIOUS environmental campaigners have accused the UK Government of "blatant climate change denial” after it confirmed over 100 North… The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2023
Sunak: Petrol and diesel car ban deadline to remain despite new ‘pro-motorist’ pledges The Prime Minister had been under mounting pressure to row back on the ban The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023
UK to grant hundreds of new oil and gas licenses, ignoring calls from environmentalists Britain says it will grant hundreds of new oil and gas licenses in the North Sea in a bid for energy independence The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023
Children ‘increasingly exposed’ to vapes on display in shops Steep rise in children purchasing vapes from small shops Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2023
Sunak says approving new licences for oil and gas drilling ‘entirely consistent’ with net zero plan – as it happened The government’s former net zero tsar says Sunak’s announcement ‘is the wrong decision at precisely the wrong time’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2023
Don't treat low traffic neighbourhoods as 'political football', cycling charity urges government Rishi Sunak's Conservative government positioning itself as "pro-motorist" with reviews of LTNs and 20mph speed limits incoming Cycling Weekly · Jul 31, 2023
Sunak reaffirms commitment to 2030 petrol and diesel car ban The Prime Minister had been under mounting pressure to row back on the ban. The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023
LTNs should be reconsidered in cost-of-living crisis, says minister The ministers comments come as the row grows over low traffic neighbourhoods in London and other cities Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2023
New North Sea oil and gas licences will send ‘wrecking ball’ through climate commitments Tory MP and environmental groups criticise Rishi Sunak’s announcement of 100 new licences The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2023
Rishi Sunak commits to hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licences alongside carbon capture investment The prime minister said he is backing the North Sea oil and gas industry to ‘make Britain more energy independent’ The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023
UK mortgage approvals jump unexpectedly; eurozone returns to growth as inflation falls – as it happened UK mortgage approvals rise to eight-month high in June, while eurozone GDP rises after narrowly avoiding winter recession The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2023
Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2023 Rishi Sunak in testy climate change interview with BBC over private flights Mr Sunak was grilled before flying by private jet to Scotland to announce his new energy plan
The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2023 Rishi Sunak announces hundreds of new oil and gas licences for North Sea THE Prime Minister has confirmed that hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licences will be granted in the UK.
Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2023 Rishi Sunak announces hundreds of new oil and gas licences for UK despite global warming The PM stressed the move will safeguard jobs but it risks a backlash from people increasingly alarmed by climate change
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2023 Monday briefing: Why Rishi Sunak stopped worrying about the climate crisis In today’s newsletter: The prime minister has tactically retreated from talking about the environment – but is it a route to electoral success?
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023 Rishi Sunak set to stress North Sea energy opportunities in Scotland The prime minister is expected in Aberdeenshire for a series of announcements on energy
The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2023 Sunak set to stress North Sea energy opportunities in Scotland visit The Prime Minister is expected in Aberdeenshire on Monday for a series of announcements on energy.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2023 Rishi Sunak to use Scottish trip to attack Labour stance on North Sea oil Visit to Aberdeenshire intended as chance for PM to criticise opposition with reports he could announce 100 new drilling licences
The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2023 Now Rishi Sunak ‘considers crackdown on 20mph speed limits’ The move comes as PM brands Labour’s position as ‘anti-motorist’
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2023 Ministers consider curbs on councils’ use of 20mph speed limits Exclusive: moves against what PM terms ‘anti-motorist’ policies follow order of review into low-traffic neighbourhoods
The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2023 SNP respond as Tories look to FINALLY fund key Scottish energy project THE SNP has said that broken promises from the Tories “cannot happen again” after reports suggested the UK Government may be on the cusp of…
Evening Standard · Jul 30, 2023 Projects set to reap investment in Sunak energy security push Prime Minister expected to announce new funds for major carbon capture project