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
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The European Union is willing to offer Sir Keir Starmer a new deal on post-Brexit issues, the Irish prime minister has indicated. Simon Harris said there was “space” to work more closely with the UK, and Ireland would be an ally in any negotiations. His comments were welcomed by theContinue Reading
Race day is finally upon us at the British Grand Prix following a brilliant day yesterday for the English as George Russell and Lewis Hamilton secured a Mercedes one-two during qualifying at Silverstone. The Mercedes duo will be desperate to convert their strong qualifying performance into a race win inContinue Reading
Sir Keir Starmer has appointed the key figures in his new cabinet following the Labour Party’s landslide victory on Friday. He has appointed 22 Labour MPs and peers to key cabinet positions – including a record 11 women. This includes senior ministers from Tony Blair and Gordon Brown’s New LabourContinue 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
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Novak Djokovic has called on tennis chiefs to shelve five-set matches in the early rounds of Grand Slam tournaments and instead introduce best-of-three showdowns. The Serbian presented his argument as he passionately addressed the media after defeating Alexei Popyrin at Wimbledon last night. Djokovic, who has won the Wimbledon titleContinue Reading
