The government will no longer measure schools in England on how many of their students go to Russell Group or Oxbridge universities, in an effort
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Save £100 or more by switching energy tariffs, say experts
There are plenty of fixed energy deals that are cheaper than the current Ofgem price cap, so now is a good time to lock into
UK conference on reparations to open as debate dominates Commonwealth talks
Politicians and campaigners are due to host the second national conference on reparations this weekend, as the issue continues to dominate the Commonwealth summit. The
Campaigners call for steeper cuts to UK greenhouse gas emissions
Climate campaigners have urged ministers to make steeper cuts in the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions after the government’s statutory adviser on the climate gave its
UK to increase military presence in Indo-Pacific to counter China
The UK will increase its military and economic presence in the Indo-Pacific to support regional stability, Keir Starmer will announce on Saturday. In an effort
No 10 blocking outdoor smoking ban amid hospitality opposition
Downing Street is blocking moves to include a ban on smoking outdoors in the upcoming Tobacco and Vapes bill amid fierce opposition by the hospitality
City firms rarely dock pay for misconduct, FCA survey finds
City firms are only rarely docking pay and bonuses in cases of bad behaviour including sexual harassment, bullying and drug use, according to the industry’s
State-backed loans to go to firms importing critical minerals into UK
Businesses that import critical minerals to the UK will be given access to state-backed loans in a move to counter China’s dominance in the market.
Keir Starmer hints at tax rises on people with income from assets
Keir Starmer has hinted at tax rises for those who earn their income from shares and property, saying that they did not fit his definition
UK ‘open to discussing non-cash forms of reparatory justice’ for former colonies
Keir Starmer has opened the door to non-financial reparations for the UK’s role in the transatlantic enslavement, as he came under pressure from Commonwealth leaders