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Tuesday, 28 March, 2023

UK business & economy
Official UK report to call for green aviation fuel subsidies
Plans to boost support for low-carbon flights expected as Treasury haggles over scale of financing
Monday, 27 March, 2023

Labour Party UK
Humza Yousaf SNP win seen as ‘great opportunity’ for UK Labour party
Rishi Sunak’s allies believe Kate Forbes would have offered more constructive relations with the UK government
Friday, 24 March, 2023

UK politics & policy
UK government expected to offer energy companies windfall tax relief
Lower fuel prices spur hopes the levy will be reformed as sector is being encouraged to invest in new projects
Wednesday, 22 March, 2023

Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson denies he lied to UK parliament over ‘partygate’
Former PM tells MPs his assurances that no rules were broken in Downing St during lockdown were made in good faith
Wednesday, 22 March, 2023

UK retail industry
UK retailers to raise concerns over new recycling scheme with ministers
Companies warn initiative will lead to higher costs for consumers without boosting environment
Wednesday, 22 March, 2023

UK energy
UK urged to approve hydrogen blending in domestic gas network
Report recommends use of element as a greener alternative to fossil fuels
Tuesday, 21 March, 2023

UK politics & policy
Johnson set to avoid by-election over ‘partygate’ scandal
Tory MPs investigating whether former PM deliberately misled parliament want to avoid ‘nuclear option’
Monday, 20 March, 2023

UK financial regulation
Senior Tory MP questions impact of planned revamp of capital rules on UK SMEs
Chair of Treasury select committee Harriet Baldwin concerned about proposals that remove favourable treatment for SME loans
Sunday, 19 March, 2023

Boris Johnson
Johnson finalises defence ahead of ‘partygate’ inquiry showdown
Wednesday’s privileges committee hearing could be pivotal moment for former UK prime minister
Friday, 17 March, 2023

UK tax
Labour accused of exaggerating tax benefits of Hunt’s pension reform
Experts say party made an error in a calculation about the impact of scrapping the lifetime allowance
Friday, 17 March, 2023

UK labour disputes
NHS pay deal could pave way to end other strikes, say UK officials
Education and doctors’ unionsmove to enter talks follows settlement with health workers in England
Friday, 17 March, 2023

UK politics & policy
Tory MPs accuse Downing Street of ‘playing fast and loose’ over Brexit deal vote
Eurosceptic backbenchers voice concern over government’s plan to shoehorn vote into cursory debate
Thursday, 16 March, 2023

UK Budget
UK Infrastructure Bank on course to deliver fraction of pre-Brexit support
New lender set to miss annual £1.5bn target, independent fiscal watchdog finds
Wednesday, 15 March, 2023

UK Budget
Hunt’s Budget offers £9bn business tax break and surprise pension boost
Chancellor also extends free childcare of one- and two-year-olds in fiscal plan to increase workforce
Wednesday, 15 March, 2023

UK Budget
More foreign workers will be let in to fill labour market gaps
Policy shift not mentioned in speech to tackle shortages primarily in construction sector
Wednesday, 15 March, 2023

UK Budget
UK launches competition for small nuclear reactor designs
Ministers hope technology will help accelerate ambitious plans for new generation of atomic power stations
Tuesday, 14 March, 2023

UK Budget
Hunt to unveil ‘Budget for growth’ with billions pledged for business
Big tax cuts ruled out but measures aim to tackle 1.1mn vacancies in British labour market
Tuesday, 14 March, 2023

Childcare
Chancellor to expand free spaces in England’s nurseries
Increase of early years entitlements part of a suite of measures aimed at making childcare more affordable
Tuesday, 14 March, 2023

UK Budget
Hunt to raise UK tax-free pension allowances to discourage early retirement
Analyst warns chancellor’s Budget moves aimed at encouraging doctors back to work risks making ‘other rich people richer’
Tuesday, 14 March, 2023

Climate change
Labour accuses UK government of complacency over Biden’s green plan
Opposition party says ministers should listen to business concerns about impact of the US Inflation Reduction Act
Monday, 13 March, 2023

UK government spending
Chancellor to offer nearly £1bn for new UK low-tax zones
Treasury wants plan to drive economic growth but measures mark a striking scaling down of former PM’s vision
Monday, 13 March, 2023

UK politics & policy
UK government set to thwart Scottish plan for recycling scheme
Sunak’s administration is preparing for another constitutional clash with Edinburgh
Friday, 10 March, 2023

UK Budget
Help for R&D among chancellor’s Budget pledges
Hunt set to restore relief to companies which can prove they are spending large amounts on research
Thursday, 9 March, 2023

UK politics & policy
Boris Johnson told to cut the number of people on his honours list
Ex-prime minister has for a second time put forward former Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre for a peerage
Thursday, 9 March, 2023

High Speed Two Ltd
HS2 rail project delayed by 2 years to save costs
Road schemes postponed as ministers seek to offset impact of inflation on capital budgets