UK economy boosted by Andy Burnham, heatwaves and the World Cup
A number of factors have appeared to ‘lift the mood’ despite consumer confidence remaining firmly in negative territory Consumer confidence has seen a significant six-point ‘Burnham bounce’, the largest increase…
Scotch whisky levy lifted as Trump imposes new wave of US tariffs
The Scottish government has welcomed the lifting of tariffs on Scotch whisky exports to the United States. The move comes as President Donald Trump hit hundreds of international trading partners…
Angela Rayner admits she may fail to meet government’s promise to build 1.5m new homes
She denies dropping election vow but says ‘homes don’t go up in five minutes’ Housing minister Angela Rayner has signalled that she does not expect to meet her pledge to…
UK mortgage deals rise again in ‘incredibly frustrating’ rates reversal
Inflation expectations and renewed hostilities have seen mortgage prices rise once more Mortgage rates have risen to their highest level in a month following a re-escalation of hostilities in the…
Saudi prince found at top London hotel died from alcohol and party drug mix
Abdullah bin Fahad bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Jalawi al Saud was found dead on November 25 last year A member of the Saudi royal family was found dead in…
The two big unanswered questions around Burnham’s ‘overdue’ action for pubs
The move is predicted to save £1,100 annually for the average pub Andy Burnham on Thursday made his third major announcement in as many days since taking over as prime…
Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has said Prime Minister Andy Burnham is not looking at bringing in rent controls in England. She told BBC Breakfast that changes made through the Renters’…
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana accused of trying to ‘manipulate the system’ for move to hospital
Axel Rudakubana was jailed for life with a minimum term of 52 years for the Southport attacks The lawyer representing the families of three girls murdered by Axel Rudakubana have…
The demographic makeup of Andy Burnham’s first cabinet – in charts
Andy Burnham has appointed the first cabinet of his premiership. Much has been made of how key allies of his predecessor, Keir Starmer, have been demoted or sacked, but what…
Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has said Prime Minister Andy Burnham is not looking at bringing in rent controls in England. She told BBC Breakfast that changes made through the Renters’…