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The package, much of which was trailed ahead of Wednesday’s Budget, includes £120m for the AI Security Institute and £165m for biosecurity, as ministers seek to strengthen Britain’s defences against increasingly powerful…
Here is a summary of the main points. LIVE: Follow all the Budget coverage One-off £100 payment for up to 20 million households in council tax bands A-D in England to help deal with rising energy bills, with equivalent…
What measures will affect small businesses? We have more in the summary below. [embedded content] Key announcements Young Entrepreneurs Allowance Young entrepreneurs will get an allowance that covers a years’ worth of…
The Prime Minister said on Wednesday afternoon that the Chancellor delivered on support to British households and businesses. He told broadcasters: “It’s pretty bold to help 20m households with their energy costs through…
London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan will be handed powers to deliver the Bakerloo Line extension and a huge upgrade to Euston station as part of the government’s push for devolution, City AM can reveal. Under new plans to allow…
The government’s sweeping employment reforms in its landmark Employment Rights Act (ERA) have reduced the qualifying period for unfair dismissal to six months, removed the compensation cap, and strengthened trade union…
The fiscal event was the first test of new chancellor John Healey as the government continued to react to the economic damage from the Iran war. The price of energy was a major focus, as standing charges were removed…
Our world-beating financial services sector won’t stay in the City and Canary Wharf for long if it becomes uncompetitive. Instead of letting London’s key business sectors thrive, Labour punishes success, and every time…
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) warned that almost 1,000 betting shops and casinos could close or be put at serious risk, citing modelling commissioned from EY. “This is a deeply damaging decision and a blow to the…
As John Healey announced his first budget, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) issued its report showing a sharp downgrade for growth in 2027, household disposable incomes and the public finances, despite the…