What to look out for in Parliament next week? April 14, 2024 MPs are back in the House of Commons on Monday. As Parliament resumes its work: here are the highlights to watch out for next week.
UK economy grows in February as recovery gathers steam April 12, 2024 The figures will raise hopes that the UK economy can move on from a disappointing 2023.
Tata Steel: More than 1,500 workers to forego pay-offs and strike April 11, 2024 Steelworkers have voted to strike in protest at planned job losses at Tata Steel.
Flush FTSE 100 giant Astrazeneca to give more back to shareholders with dividend hike April 11, 2024 AstraZeneca will increase its annual dividend for the year by $0.20 (16p) to $3.10 (£2.47) per share
UK economy: ‘No overall improvement’ for business in first quarter April 11, 2024 "After a slight rise in Q4, levels of business confidence have remained static," the BCC said.
Plans to stop NDA abuse provide clarity but aren’t radical, lawyers say April 10, 2024 Non-disclosure agreement (NDA) clauses that aim to stop victims reporting crimes to the police are “likely already unenforceable” under “current laws”, lawyers have said.
‘Not me, guv’: Tory peer ‘frustrated’ at government response to Post Office concerns, inquiry told April 10, 2024 A Conservative peer who has campaigned for the victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal told the inquiry he was “frustrated” at the government’s response when he raised concerns.
UK arms sales to Israel will ‘continue’, David Cameron confirms April 9, 2024 The UK will continue issuing export licences for arms sales to Israel amid the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the foreign secretary has confirmed.
Who are the tax experts advising Labour on boosting compliance and modernising HMRC? April 9, 2024 A panel of tax experts are set to advise Labour on a blueprint for boosting compliance and modernising the work of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the party has announced.
Services trade sees UK become world’s fourth largest exporter April 9, 2024 The UK has become the world’s fourth largest exporter thanks to a boost in services, fresh trade figures have shown.