A senior Tory MP has called for Rishi Sunak to stay as Conservative leader until the end of November as the battle to replace him takes shape. Shadow foreign secretary Andrew Mitchell said it is important to “run the contest long” to ensure leadership candidates “come under scrutiny both byContinue Reading
Recruiter Robert Walters has become the latest firm from the sector to reveal the impact of an ongoing global hiring slowdown and said a recovery was not likely until 2025. The group reported a 15% slump in gross profit to £84.8 million in the second quarter to June 30, leavingContinue Reading
The Spanish press have blasted Gareth Southgate’s England following Sunday night’s Euro 2024 final, labelling Spain’s victory as ‘justice done’. England can have few complaints about the result, with Spain the better side in almost every department. Controlling possession from the off, the now four-time European champions created chances atContinue Reading
Interest rates should be cut in order to stop squeezing the living standards of British households, a Bank of England rate-setter has said. Swati Dhingra, a member of the Bank’s nine-strong Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), said “now is the time” for a reduction in the bank rate. UK interest ratesContinue Reading
The latest SME Barometer from Prism has been released highlighting a cautious yet steady increase in business confidence among UK SMEs. Despite ongoing economic challenges, SMEs are displaying remarkable resilience and optimism for the future. Key Findings: Business Confidence on the Rise : The Institute of Directors (IoD) Confidence IndexContinue Reading
Commons leader condemns Trump assassination attempt in Pennsylvania Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Sir Keir Starmer is expected to unveil 35 new bills into the King’s Speech next week. The new laws will hand greaterContinue Reading
Burberry has replaced boss Jonathan Akeroyd after just over two years in the job as the luxury fashion firm said it is set to slump to a loss and halted shareholder dividend payouts. The group said Mr Akeroyd is leaving with immediate effect “by mutual agreement with the board”. HeContinue Reading
There’s nowhere on Earth, perhaps, where you are reminded that rock music matters quite so much as the northwest of England. It’s there in Liverpool in the form of The Beatles, and the long mythology of scouse psychedelia. It’s there in Manchester in the way that the city’s musical andContinue Reading
There were ugly scenes ahead of Sunday’s Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia, with crowd trouble outside of the Hard Rock Stadium. Riots broke out around the venue after scores of ticketless fans attempted to force their way inside. According to multiple reports and video posted to social media,Continue Reading
The oil and gas industry provides thousands of jobs worldwide, with revenue in 2022 around $332 billion. By the end of 2022, the oil industry was producing 12.1 million barrels per day (b/d) and the gas industry 121 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d). However, despite its success, the oilContinue Reading
