Visas for high-skilled workers set to be relaxed as part of Labour’s plan to kickstart growth_Nhy
Visas for high-skilled workers are set to be relaxed as part of government plans to kickstart growth, the Chancellor has said. Ministers will publish an immigration white paper later this year which includes a review of visa routes – particularly…
Labour accused of ‘hiding behind the UN’ after refusing to change the law to give whole-life sentences to young killers on human rights grounds in the wake of Southport slaughter_Nhy
Labour was accused of ‘hiding behind the UN’ today after refusing to change the law to allow judges to jail under-18 killers until they die, on human rights grounds. Ministers and No10 said they were blocked by international convention from…
Labour’s tax rises leave struggling firms in ‘dire situation’ as figures reveal unprecedented 50 per cent rise of businesses in ‘critical financial distress’_Nhy
The number of firms on the brink of collapse has surged under Labour. Rachel Reeves was last night warned that her tax-raising Budget threatens to push many over the edge following an unprecedented 50 per cent rise in businesses in ‘critical financial distress’. Separate…
Ed Miliband says he will not resign if Labour government back plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport_Nhy
Ed Miliband has said he will not resign if Labour backs a third runway at Heathrow despite his previous opposition. The Energy Secretary, who was an outspoken critic of the plans when he was party leader, said the idea of him quitting was ‘ridiculous’….
Rachel Reeves is accused of trying to ‘undo her own damage’ after watering down Labour’s non-dom crackdown following exodus of millionaires from Britain_Nhy
Rachel Reeves was accused of trying to ‘undo her own damage’ as she watered down her planned crackdown on non-doms yesterday. Amid growing fears about an exodus of wealth creators from the UK, the Chancellor said she had listened to concerns…
Green King Charles ‘loves Ed Miliband’s Net Zero agenda’ as energy minister faces humiliation over Labour support for a third Heathrow runway_nhy
His green ideas may be falling out of favour within Labour ranks as the government desperately tries to find a way to grow the economy, but Ed Miliband can still count on at least one friend in a high place….
Brexiteer fury as No10 insists joining European trade bloc would NOT cross ‘red lines’ after EU chief hints at shape of Labour ‘reset’ – with single market rules and ‘youth mobility’ part of price_Nhy
No10 has insisted joining a European trade bloc would not cross ‘red lines’ today after the EU hinted at the shape of Keir Starmer‘s Brexit ‘reset’. Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic pointed to the idea of Britain becoming part of the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention (PEM). He also…
Keir Starmer is accused of ‘bending the knee’ to Brussels over a new customs deal with the EU_Nhy
Keir Starmer was accused of ‘bending the knee’ to Brussels after he opened the door to a new customs deal with the EU. Downing Street signalled the Prime Minister will consider a new offer from Brussels to join the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention, which…
Scots tell Starmer to ‘drill baby drill’ in the North Sea as more than 70% back using domestic oil and gas instead of imports to secure energy supplies_Nhy
More than seven in 10 Scots back drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea to reduce the country’s reliance on foreign imports, a survey has found. In a blow for Sir Keir Starmer and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, voters north…
Former Labour frontbencher Rosena Allin-Khan vows to LEAD anti-Trump protest if returning US president makes state visit to Britain_Nhy
A former Labour frontbencher has vowed to lead protests against Donald Trump if he makes a state visit to the UK. Dr Rosena Allin-Khan, who was part of Keir Starmer‘s top team in opposition, said she would take part in demonstrations expected if…