UK economy grew slightly in August ahead of key Budget

The 0.1% growth follows a slight contraction in the economy during July, official figures show.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/YsNKgt3
via IFTTT

'Whose side are you on?' MP attacks government over China spy case

Watch: Tom Tugendhat accuses government of inaction over China spy case into former researcher.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/2uR9DpE
via IFTTT

When is the Budget and what might be in it?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/M4Z6aPw
via IFTTT

Peer faces Lords ban for raising speeding fines with police chief

Ex-Lords speaker Baroness D'Souza complained to Sir Mark Rowley she could lose her licence after a speeding fine.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/BPE39Rw
via IFTTT

Migrants will need A-level standard English to work in UK

The tougher rules will come in force in January as part of wider plans to cut immigration.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/cfHk8Mv
via IFTTT

Plaid promises independence plan for Wales, but not in first term

Plaid backs plan for independence white paper, but not in the first five years of a government.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/HSVMYJs
via IFTTT

Reform UK defectors reject calls for by-election

Two former Tories say there is no precedent for a by-election when a councillor changes party.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ODidZ3o
via IFTTT