Ensuring a future for Scotland’s only oil refinery is a “real priority”, Sir Keir Starmer has said. The Prime Minister said the situation at the Grangemouth refinery is a “cause of concern” and that he will do what he can to ensure that jobs are preserved and “the future isContinue Reading
The Health Secretary has announced he will meet junior doctors on Tuesday in an effort to end strike action and discuss reform. Wes Streeting will first meet the British Dental Association on Monday over changes to the dental contract and to kickstart 700,000 more urgent dentistry appointments. He will thenContinue Reading
Fast fashion retailer Shein would be expected to meet “ethical and moral targets” on “all aspects of business” if it lists on the London Stock Exchange, according to the Business Secretary. Jonathan Reynolds said he is “concerned” about a “loophole” which allows firms to avoid import duties by shipping smallContinue Reading
The UK Government will press for “job guarantees” in return for taxpayer-funded investment during talks with steel giant Tata over the future of Port Talbot. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said he believes there is a “better deal available” for the South Wales site and the steel industry as a whole,Continue Reading
According to the latest data, 91% of small and 88% of medium-sized businesses use at least one open-source technology. And it’s no surprise. For those who don’t want to shell out thousands of pounds for enterprise-grade software and licences, open-source lowers barriers to entry and provides high-quality business solutions withoutContinue Reading
The share prices of major UK housebuilders surged on Friday after Labour’s resounding victory in the general election, marking the party’s return to power for the first time since 2010. Companies like Vistry, Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey, Barratt, and Berkeley saw their shares increase by 2-3% in response to Labour’s ambitiousContinue Reading
Junior doctors in England will restart negotiations with the Government next week, the new Health and Social Care Secretary has announced. Wes Streeting delivered on his promise to call junior doctors in England on “day one” of a Labour Government. Health leaders have urged the government to resolve the long-runningContinue Reading
Labour inherits a host of environmental issues that will need to be dealt with by a department which is unprotected and could face a further financial squeeze. The new Government is already being urged to “hit the ground running” and “crack on” with nature recovery and investment to support theContinue Reading
The pound has strengthened against the US dollar and the euro after the UK ushered in a new government, while top European stock markets faltered as investors turned their attention to events overseas. Sterling was up about 0.3% against the US dollar at 1.28, and 0.2% against the euro atContinue Reading
Fortnite maker Epic Games has accused Apple of blocking its efforts to set up its own app store for iPhone and iPad users in Europe. Epic said Apple had twice blocked its submission of plans for an Epic Games Store, which would allow users in Europe to download apps toContinue Reading
