Reynolds says ‘no assumptions’ on where EU talks will go after next month Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants to consider various options for a new relationship with Brussels. Evening Standard · 1h ago
UK officials discussing options including free movement with EU ahead of summit Business secretary says focus for November summit will be trade and youth mobility, but talks will also include ‘future options for relationship’ The Guardian - UK · 3h ago
Manchester City staff invited on UK trade trip amid Burnham scandal MANCHESTER City staff have been invited on a UK Government-backed trade trip to India despite the club being found guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League rules, it has emerged. The National (Scotland) · Oct 14
Manchester City staff invited on government trade trip to India Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor Bev Craig invited City representative on trade trip organised by business secretary The Guardian - UK · Oct 14
Closer EU trade ties greater prize for UK than making separate deals, minister says Exclusive: Douglas Alexander, on trade delegation to India, talks up economic benefits of joint trading arrangements with Europe The Guardian - UK · Oct 14
UK resists EU pressure to hit China with tariffs Exclusive: Business secretary says he will not change trade rules due to EU pressure and denies UK will become a ‘back door’ for cheap imports The Guardian - UK · Oct 14
UK weighs tariffs on Chinese EVs amid ‘dumping’ concerns: Report Britain is contemplating the implementation of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports in the near future. This consideration arises from concerns regarding the potential flooding of the market with state-subsidised vehicles. Business Minister Jonathan Reynolds is preparing a package of potential tariffs for Chinese vehicle imports. British officials are eager… The Economic Times · Oct 5
UK car industry faces ‘difficult trade-off’ between Chinese and EU markets Britain under pressure to put tariffs on cheap Chinese vehicle imports ahead of protectionist trade measures The Guardian - UK · Oct 4
Thousands of UK manufacturers offered new scheme to cut energy bills by 25 per cent The scheme intends to aid more than 10,000 British manufacturers The Independent UK · Sep 30
‘Visible and engaged’: Burnham in listening mode with businesses at Labour party conference PM reassures firms and chancellor vows help on costs – but unease remains over possible budget tax rises The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
Burnham under pressure over refusal to say if he backs Heathrow third runway The Prime Minister said there was a live consultation process on the airport’s expansion with strong views on either side. Evening Standard · Sep 28
UK May Raise Tariffs on Chinese EVs While Opening Door to Chinese Carmakers Amid 'Buy European' Talks Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles remain under review as Britain negotiates access to the EU's proposed industrial programme and weighs automotive investment from Chinese manufacturers. International Business Times UK · Sep 28
Fact check: Current GDP growth is lower than during 2010-2024 GDP growth has sped up since 2023, but remains sluggish compared with most of the last 15 years. Evening Standard · Sep 25
Ash Sarkar brands far-right thuggery 'small penis behaviour' in Question Time clash ASH Sarkar has branded the behaviour of far-right activists “small penis behaviour” during a fiery clash over immigration and racism on BBC… The National (Scotland) · Sep 25
The National (Scotland) · Sep 24 Who is on BBC Question Time panel in Cambridge tonight ? THE BBC will broadcast its flagship politics debate show Question Time from Cambridge this evening with a variety of guests on the panel ...
The National (Scotland) · Sep 23 UK to launch first military squadron to protect satellites in space THE UK is to launch its first military unit dedicated to defending satellites in a bid to counter growing threats in space ...
The Independent UK · Sep 23 RAF to launch first space squadron to protect UK from hostile threats The military unit will protect satellites used to warn of incoming missile attacks, provide communications and help guide ships
The Economic Times · Sep 19 Tata Steel seeks fresh UK government funding as Port Talbot EAF project faces delays: Report Tata Steel has requested additional UK government funding for its Port Talbot plant. Delays in the plant's transformation are increasing project costs significantly. This request follows a substantial £500 million grant awarded last year. The electric arc furnace commissioning date has been pushed back. Britain's steel industry faces ongoing pressure…
Evening Standard · Sep 17 Sadiq Khan pokes fun at Zack Polanski's by-election campaign video by speaking to him in Urdu Lord Khan answered the Green Party leader’s question in Urdu during Mayor’s Question Time
Evening Standard · Sep 16 McLaren announces plans for £500m investment in UK An estimated 1,000 jobs could be created at the luxury carmaker’s sites in Woking and South Yorkshire by 2032.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16 ‘We need to get it right’: union gusto for Burnham will face make-or-break tests TUC conference rings with praise for new No 10 team, but battles loom over workers’ rights and north sea drilling
The Independent UK · Sep 16 Tiny Oxfordshire village Piddington votes to leave the UK in protest at plans to house migrants nearby The Home Office is considering using the nearby Bicester barracks to house 1,250 people, angering many village residents
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15 AI on course to kill us all within 10 years? Donald Trump says: ‘Hold my Coke’ US president insists that fears expressed by top experts are a hoax – and that humanity can sleep easy while he’s at the wheel
Evening Standard · Sep 15 Piddington holds 'UK exit' referendum amid anger over move to house 1,200 migrants in ex-military base The proposal, which would mean 1,256 male asylum seekers moving into ex-military base, has sparked anger and fear among many village residents
The Independent UK · Sep 15 Villagers hold referendum over plan to house migrants in ex-military base Cabinet minister Jonathan Reynolds defended the plan to accommodate asylum seekers in the base near Piddington in Oxfordshire.