Scott Challinor
Business Editor for Leaders of Great Britain
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IMF hits out at Kwarteng’s plans for tax cuts
The International Monetary Fund [IMF] has issued a statement urging the UK government to reconsider implementing large-scale tax cuts.
Labour Party Conference: Sir Keir Starmer plans to build publicly owned green energy company to bring energy wealth back to Britain
Speaking at the Labour Party Conference this week, party leader Sir Keir Starmer set out plans to create a publicly owned green energy provider in his first year in power, if elected to government.
Norland College partners with the Transforming Autism Project to launch new support programme
Specialist education provider Norland College has teamed up with the Transforming Autism Project [TAP] to launch a new early autism family support programme, known as First Steps.
Labour is back at the centre of political spectrum, Sir Keir Starmer to tell party conference
As Sir Keir Starmer prepares to deliver his keynote speech at the Labour Party Conference, he is expected to say that the party has returned to the centre of the British political spectrum and is championing the needs of working people.
Make UK and Sage release ‘2030 Skills: Closing the Gap’ report
Manufacturers’ trade organisation Make UK has this week, in collaboration with Sage, unveiled a 2030 Skills report entitled ‘2030 Skills: Closing the Gap’.
Labour Party Conference: Reeves hits out again at chancellor for tax cutting policies
Following her criticism of chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng in the House of Commons on Friday, Labour shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has once again hit out at his policies set out in the mini-Budget.
Pound sterling plunges against the dollar
The pound sterling fell to a record low in early Asia trading on Monday against the US dollar, stooping to $1.03 before a slight rise to around $1.06 on Monday morning, BST.
St Cuthbert’s Care Nursing Homes reminisce about Her late Majesty, the Queen as nation remembers
In a week that opened with the funeral of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, St Cuthbert’s Care Nursing Homes worked with residents at its sites on the day to ensure that one of the nation’s most beloved leaders received a worthy send-off.
Senior minister Zahawi to chair first Islands Forum in Orkney this month
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and intergovernmental relations minister, Nadhim Zahawi, will chair the first ever meeting of the newly established Islands Forum in Orkney on September 28, 2022.
Mini-Budget: Chancellor announces major tax cuts
On Friday, chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng delivered his mini-Budget in the House of Commons, outlining significant changes to fiscal policy.
Interest rates hiked again, government lifts fracking ban
On Thursday, the Bank of England raised interest rates for the seventh consecutive time to 2.25 per cent in a bid to temper inflation. Meanwhile, ministers gave the green light for fracking to go ahead in England.
Health secretary to announce new plan to improve patient services, but doubts remain over efficacy
On Thursday, health secretary Therese Coffey will be outlining the government’s new initiative, 'Our Plan for Patients', which will improve access to GP appointments and other key services.
Industry groups welcome government energy bills support for businesses
Liz Truss’ government has outlined the support that UK businesses can expect to receive this winter to help with energy costs, with the measures greeted warmly by industry bodies.
"Exciting": Pentland Medical's Munro hails current impact and future potential of Otiom
Speaking on The Leaders Council Podcast, Stewart Munro, managing director of Pentland Medical, discussed the Otiom innovation and how it is making a difference to the lives of people with dementia.
Disability cost-of-living payments roll-out from Tuesday
Six million individuals who are in receipt of certain disability benefits have started to receive their one-off cost-of-living support payment of £150 from today (Tuesday September 20).
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