Politics

Life Sciences Politics

Health Secretary urged to attend Life Sciences Week  

Conference leaders give three recommendations to the Government The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has been urged to attend Life.

Read More
Defence Politics Viewpoint

We cannot afford to let politics drown out the defence debate

As threats close in on British shores, the lessons of the Defence Procurement Conference must not be lost in Westminster’s power struggles The.

Read More
Politics Viewpoint

Greater Birmingham needs to raise its voice

As Andy Burnham eyes a role reshaping government from Manchester, the West Midlands risks being left behind We are about to get a.

Read More
Defence Politics Viewpoint

Starmer’s resignation leaves Britain dangerously exposed at the worst possible time

With wars, tariffs and a stalled defence plan all demanding urgent attention, the country needs leadership, not a prolonged handover So, Keir Starmer.

Read More
Business News Finance Politics

Market volatility ahead after Starmer announces plan to quit

The outgoing PM cites party confidence as economic adviser warns of impacts Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as leader of.

Read More
Business News Politics

West Midlands mayor launches plan to unlock private investment for regional businesses

New access to finance action plan aims to simplify funding routes and create thousands of jobs across the region West Midlands Mayor Richard.

Read More
Politics

Wolverhampton council leader Stephen Simkins appointed as West Midlands Deputy Mayor

Richard Parker has named the Bilston-born politician to the role Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, has appointed Cllr Stephen Simkins, leader.

Read More
Defence Politics

Armed Forces Minister Al Carns quits over defence underfunding

The resignation of the decorated Marine-turned-MP follows that of Defence Secretary John Healey earlier today, heaping fresh pressure on an embattled Keir Starmer.

Read More
Finance People Politics

Pension tax bombshell: lawyers urged to act now as IHT overhaul threatens to push effective rates to 81%

Law firms are racing to help clients prepare for sweeping inheritance tax changes to pension funds due to take effect in April 2027.

Read More
Politics Viewpoint

Why the UK can no longer dodge the question of political honesty

Wales is edging towards a law that would make deliberate deception by politicians a sanctionable offence – the rest of the UK should.

Read More