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Badenoch’s department wrote to Treasury after Dyson lobbying over potential tax break

Business department raised issue of patent box benefit after meeting that took place last June, documents show

The Guardian - UK · Jan 3, 2025

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

These are our top podcast picks.

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2025

Chancellor’s call for civil service savings will sound all too familiar to Whitehall

Rachel Reeves wants to drive efficiency savings as part of spending review – departments are used to the challenge

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024

Journalist appears in court charged with stalking George Osborne and his wife

Lydia Suffield, 27, is said to have sent emails and Instagram messages to the couple and to have made false referrals to the NSPCC.

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

What determines whether a PM will sink or swim? Look to their chancellor

In such a crucial double act, Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves must be on the same page over the EU

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024

Michael Gove's plan to sell off London's ageing prisons in radical jail reform was axed by Liz Truss

Michael Gove said plans for radical prison reform were axed by Liz Truss and Theresa May

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024

British Museum Chief Says Marbles Deal With Greece 'Some Distance' Away

The head of the British Museum said Wednesday any deal with Greece to loan the prized Parthenon Marbles to Athens was "still some distance" away, as Greek authorities insist on their permanent return.

International Business Times · Dec 4, 2024

Deal on Elgin Marbles ‘still some distance’ away, says George Osborne

British Museum chairman Mr Osborne said Sir Keir Starmer’s Government had contributed to a warmer spirit of negotiations with Greece.

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024

British Museum ‘still some distance’ from a deal with Greece on the Elgin Marbles, Osborne says

George Osborne, chairman of the British Museum, confirmed it is looking at a deal that would see some of the sculptures returned to Athens in exchange for Greek treasures being displayed in London

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

George Osborne is a walking ad for a wealth tax. Labour should target the inheritocracy

‘Tax wealth, not work’ would be a powerful message for Starmer and Reeves – are they bold enough to pursue it, asks Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024