FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 17 - The Untold Story

Minister warns of ‘challenges’ for car makers on top of Luton plant closure

Vauxhall owner Stellantis’ decision to close its Luton factory, putting 1,100 jobs at risk, came after Government efforts to save the plant failed.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024

Business Secretary to face MPs amid concerns over electric vehicle mandate

It comes after Vauxhall-owner Stellantis said it would close its van-making plant in Luton, putting 1,100 jobs at risk.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024

UK politics live: Esther Rantzen pens heartfelt letter on assisted dying - urging MPs to vote on ‘vital’ issue

Dame Esther, who is terminally ill, has been a strong advocate for changing the law to allow dying adults to take their own lives in limited circumstances, without fear of their families being prosecuted for helping them

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024

Keir Starmer and Narendra Modi relaunch UK-India trade talks stalled over relaxing visa rules

The negotiations will reopen at the start of next year

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2024

UK set to relaunch trade talks with India, Downing Street confirms

Discussions will reopen at the start of next year, following a bilateral meeting between Sir Keir Starmer and Narendra Modi at the G20 summit.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2024

UK to relaunch ‘vital’ trade talks with India in early 2025

Sir Keir Starmer seeks ‘new strategic partnership’ after G20 meeting with Narendra Modi

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024

UK to relaunch trade talks with India at start of next year

The PM said boosting economic growth ‘is key to improving living standards for working people’

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024

UK would weigh consequences of US trade demands if adverse to EU ties – Reynolds

The Business Secretary also suggested Britain would be unlikely to simply ‘replicate’ Washington’s stance towards China on trade.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024

Post Office plan to close 115 branches and cut jobs condemned as ‘immoral’

Unions criticise decision that puts up to 2,000 jobs at risk and comes amid inquiry into Horizon IT scandal

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2024

Post Office to announce ‘transformation plan’ amid reports of job cuts

Chairman Nigel Railton is to announce new cost-cutting measures that could result in the closure of more than 100 branches across the country.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024