Category: UK cost of living crisis

Global Counsel, lobbying firm set up by Mandelson, went bust owing £4.5m just before his arrest – as it happened

Firm went bust in February amid fallout from the scandal over Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey EpsteinLittle says in March she had a meeting when she asked to see the Foreign Office’s documentation about the decision to...

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UK braces for price rises driven by Iran war as economic confidence plummets

Consumer confidence hit its lowest level since October 2023 this month, with surveys showing the cost pressures companies are facingConfidence in the UK economy has fallen sharply amid the mounting economic fallout from the Iran...

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Global Counsel, lobbying firm set up by Mandelson, went bust owing £4.5m just before his arrest – UK politics live

Firm went bust in February amid fallout from the scandal over Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey EpsteinLittle says in March she had a meeting when she asked to see the Foreign Office’s documentation about the decision to...

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No 10 claims Starmer did not know Mandelson failed security vetting until this week – as it happened

The prime minister was not aware that the former US ambassador had failed the vetting process, according to Downing StreetSwinney says this is a manifesto for the whole of Scotland.He confirms that the SNP would argue for the...

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Badenoch says revelations that Mandelson failed security vetting shows Starmer misled MPs– UK politics live

The Conservative party leader said the prime minister misled parliamentariansSwinney says this is a manifesto for the whole of Scotland.He confirms that the SNP would argue for the Scottish power to have more control over energy...

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Scottish retailers dismiss SNP proposal to cap price of essential foods as a ‘potty gimmick’ – UK politics live

Scottish Retail Consortium blames rising supply chain and commodity costs as it also hits out at ‘relentless rises in statutory costs imposed by government’ Swinney says this is a manifesto for the whole of...

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SNP would set maximum price for essential foods, says Swinney as he fears costs affecting nutrition in Scotland – UK politics live

SNP leader and first minister launches election manifesto as party fights to remain in power at HolyroodSwinney says this is a manifesto for the whole of Scotland.He confirms that the SNP would argue for the Scottish power to...

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Workers, pensioners and children: all better off. Ignore the critics – we really are standing up for working people | Keir Starmer

Day-one rights to statutory sick pay and paternity leave begin on Monday, and that fits the pattern. From my own life, I know people’s anxieties, and I will respondStarmer attacks Greens, saying vote for Labour rivals puts...

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What I learned from my first few weeks as a Green MP? Most politicians have no clue how tough things are out there | Hannah Spencer

With this escalating cost of living crisis, so many are really suffering – yet Labour lacks the imagination, boldness and will to do anything about itSix weeks ago, I was doing what I’ve always done – working...

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Cost of living tsar urges Starmer to extend fuel duty cut in light of Iran war

Richard Walker says any planned September rate rise should be scrapped to reflect increase in petrol pricesA cut to fuel duty should be extended to reflect the rise in petrol prices, the government’s cost of living...

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Starmer must call energy summit akin to 2008 crisis response, Labour MP says

Former government adviser Polly Billington urges bigger steps to shield people in UK from effects of Iran warMiddle East crisis – live updatesKeir Starmer should convene a global energy summit of the same order as Gordon...

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Reeves criticises Trump for starting Iran war with no ‘clear plan’ to get out of it – UK politics live

‘I’m angry that Donald Trump has chosen to go to war in the Middle East,’ chancellor saysStarmer says he understands why people are concerned about the cost of living.He says he has already set out a five-point...

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