MPs could investigate Andrew’s trade envoy work amid Epstein links IN FULL The Independent UK · Feb 17
MPs could try to speak to Andrew on trade envoy claims – committee chairman Documents appear to show the former duke sharing confidential reports from his role as the UK’s trade envoy with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Evening Standard · Feb 17
Businesses need reforms amid ‘similar pressure to pandemic’, committee warns Liam Byrne, chair of the Business and Trade Committee, said a ‘more coherent and ambitious plan’ is needed to support businesses. Evening Standard · Feb 11
Experts sound alarm over UK exports to firm linked to Russian war machine Exclusive: Multimillion-pound contract raises concerns about controls designed to prevent firms unwittingly aiding destruction of Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Feb 9
UK trade policy: time to stop the secret deals and get systematic Liam Byrne is echoing Robin Cook’s ethical trade policy, warning the UK needs deals more open to scrutiny ti prevent future issues The Guardian - UK · Feb 7
Senior Labour MPs urge government to ban cryptocurrency political donations Campaign groups argue online transactions ‘present real risks to our democracy’ as it is hard to trace their true source The Guardian - UK · Jan 11
Fujitsu ‘not a parasite’, boss says while refusing to give redress figure for Horizon IT scandal victims Paul Patterson questioned by MPs as firm continues to make millions from UK government contracts The Guardian - UK · Jan 6
Senior Labour MPs demand Reeves U-turns on foreign cuts Commons committee chairs and former ministers sign a letter demanding a roadmap to restore the aid budget in full amid fears there could be further cuts The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025
Ministers’ claims to have helped JLR in doubt as £1.5bn support left untouched Exclusive: No cyber-attack assistance cash has gone into carmaker’s accounts or to struggling suppliers The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2025
Government rules out public inquiry into Birmingham pub bombings Ministers suggest independent commission set up to investigate deaths related to Troubles could look into 1974 attack The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2025
Decision not to hold Birmingham pub bombings inquiry ‘deeply disappointing’ Two bombs planted in the Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town pubs also killed 21 people and injured up to 220 other victims. Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025
Raise £12bn in budget by extending income tax thresholds freeze, says thinktank Fabian Society says move ‘best available option’ for chancellor as she seeks to offset impact of weaker economic forecasts The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2025
Bank of England’s Ramsden says inflation will fall to target as jobs market weakens; gold hits new record high – as it happened Core disinflation process will continue as wage growth slows, BoE deputy governor explains The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2025
Longer words and real reflection: the science behind a convincing apology People expect effort, not a token ‘I’m sorry’, but be careful not to over-script your acknowledgment of mistakes The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025 MPs urge maximum pressure on US over tariffs ahead of Donald Trump’s state visit The Commons Business and Trade Committee also urged the government to seal a deal on aluminium and pharmaceuticals
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2025 Keir Starmer tells MPs he wants to cut child poverty before next election Pledge by PM will renew pressure on Labour to end two-child benefit cap despite estimated £3.6bn annual cost
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025 Crypto donations could entirely corrupt British politics. Labour must act quickly We need to know who is funding our parties, but this new frontier is custom-built for hostile actors. The elections bill is a good start – but only that, says Labour MP Liam Byrne
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025 Watchdogs insist reducing regulation will not increase risk of financial crisis MPs raised concerns that a move to cut red tape typically comes before major financial turmoil.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025 UK should consider banning cryptocurrency political donations, minister says Pat McFadden reacts over concerns foreign powers could use untraceable money to affect British democracy
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2025 Nearly 60 Labour MPs call for UK to immediately recognise Palestinian state Exclusive: MPs say in letter Gaza is being ethnically cleansed as Israeli defence minister plans ‘forcible transfer’
Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2025 UK parliamentary committee seeks answers over US firm BCG’s role in Gaza Boston Consulting Group questioned over involvement in establishing the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025 Tributes to wingsuit flyer, 24, who died in crash in Swiss Alps Liam Byrne was killed on the Gitschen mountain in Switzerland on Saturday, the BBC reported.
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025 Wingsuit flyer who died in Swiss Alps remembered as ‘fearless’ adventurer The 24-year-old previously said an office job scared him more than dying during a wingsuit flight
The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2025 Scottish man dies during Swiss Alps wingsuit jump A SCOTTISH wingsuit flyer has reportedly died during a jump in the Alpine region of Switzerland ...