Reeves warns of hard choices to come as UK hit by ‘global headwinds’ Rachel Reeves has said she is facing “harsh global headwinds” as she hinted at further tax rises to come in the Budget. The Chancellor used her Labour Party conference speech to insist that she would keep control of the public finances and
Jaguar Land Rover to resume production in ‘coming days’ after cyber shutdown British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover has said it will restart some manufacturing production in the “coming days” as it continues to deal with the fallout from a major cyber attack. The group said some sections of its production operations will resume amid a
Phone tracking train ticket trial launches in northern England A train ticketing trial which involves passengers paying for travel by having their phones tracked has been launched. Rail minister Lord Hendy said the initiative in northern England will make rail travel “simpler and easier”. From Monday, passengers travelling on Northern train services between Harrogate and
Reeves to set out guarantee of paid work to cut long-term youth unemployment Long-term unemployed youths will be guaranteed paid work and could face being stripped of benefits if they refuse to take it up, Rachel Reeves will announce. The Chancellor will make the case for a society founded on “contribution” as she unveils plans
Covid inquiry to shift focus to pandemic’s impact on children and young people School closures and a free school meals “blunder” which ended in an embarrassing U-turn by Boris Johnson’s government during the pandemic are expected to be among issues scrutinised in upcoming hearings of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. It has not been confirmed whether
BMA gives Streeting 48 hours to avoid GP dispute over online access plans The British Medical Association (BMA) has given the Health Secretary 48 hours to act and avoid going into dispute with GPs over online access plans which they claim could put the safety of patients and staff at risk. From October 1, GP
Eating fruit could slash effects of air pollution on the lungs Eating more fruit could reduce the impact of air pollution on the lungs, a study has suggested. This could be down to the antioxidants naturally present in fruit, according to researchers. The effect was also more pronounced in women who consumed four portions of
Artists invited to breathe life into Sycamore Gap tree Artists are being invited to breathe life into the felled Sycamore Gap tree on the second anniversary of it being chopped down. The National Trust is asking for creative bids to use the remnants of the famous tree, which stood beside Hadrian’s Wall for up to
Space dust which forms planets and stars is spongier than thought The “space dust” which helps to form the stars and planets around the cosmos is spongier than previously thought, a group of scientists have found. The international group of astronomers and astrochemists reviewed years’ of research to try and resolve a simple question –
West Ham sack Graham Potter after nine months in charge Graham Potter has been dismissed by West Ham after only nine months. Former Chelsea boss Potter was relieved of his duties just two days out from West Ham’s match against Everton. The Hammers faithful turned on Potter during last weekend’s defeat to Crystal Palace and