British banks may have to copy Sweden by protecting cash for elderly to ensure they’re not cut out of payments altogether as experts warn hard currency is on brink of collapse British banks may soon follow Sweden in order to take cash safety precautions New laws could be designed for British banks to replicate the … Read more
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is being urged to consider a four-day working week as part of efforts to overhaul the economy after the coronavirus pandemic. A letter signed by MPs including former Labour shadow chancellor John McDonnell, Green MP Caroline Lucas and Guardian columnist Owen Jones, argues for reducing working hours so that ‘work is shared … Read more
Boris Johnson will vow to ‘build, build, build’ in a speech that he hopes will redefine his Premiership as the Government seeks to restart the UK economy. The PM is expected to announce the relaxation of the two-metre rule and the reopening of the hospitality sector next week – both to come into force in early … Read more
Tensions between Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak are building as the Chancellor is accused of making a ‘power-play’ during the reopening of UK plc. Mr Sunak has been described as ‘Captain Sensible’ and ‘unsackable’ by ministers as he tries to kickstart the economy and lead the UK back to normality. He has reviewed measures to … Read more
Two-metre rule could be axed by the end of June due to the ‘positive impact’ it would have on business Rishi Sunak hailed the ‘positive impact’ dropping rule would have on business Boris Johnson has launched a ‘comprehensive review’ of the strict regulation Two-metre rule will now be reconsidered by a panel of economists and … Read more
‘It cuts to your core’: Rishi Sunak reveals ‘upsetting’ racist abuse he suffered as a child as he says ‘very tolerant’ Britain of today still has ‘more to do’ after Black Lives Matter protests Chancellor Rishi Sunak has shared his experiences of racism while growing up Mr Sunak opened up on how racist abuse ‘stings … Read more
Senior ministers fear the top scientists advising the Government could quit over plans to ease the two-metre rule. Professor Chris Whitty, the popular Chief Medical Officer, and Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance have made it clear they believe the current guidance on safe distancing should stay. But Boris Johnson will tomorrow pave the way for … Read more
‘Let’s get the show on the road’: Rishi Sunak tells Brits to get shopping and get lives back to normal as he spearheads drive to get economy back on track ahead of high street relaunch TOMORROW The Chancellor said Britons should ‘get out there, get shopping’ from tomorrow All non-essential retailers are able to open … Read more
Britain is facing an unemployment crisis in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, with up to 4.5million people left without jobs, Boris Johnson has reportedly warned cabinet members. The Prime Minister has told cabinet members to brace for a spike in unemployment figures, which could reach the highest number since records began, according to reports … Read more
The UK’s coronavirus splits deepened today as Nicola Sturgeon dismissed calls to ease the two-metre social distancing rule. The Scottish First Minister said scientific advice was that the limit should stay for now, warning that the places where reducing it might help business could also be the riskiest for fuelling the outbreak. The stance came … Read more
Chancellor Rishi Sunak warns every day schools are shut is a ‘tragedy’ amid claims he has told MPs privately that keeping pupils at home is costing as much as the credit crunch Rishi Sunak believed to be among government hawks on need to reopen schools Claims Chancellor privately warning impact of closures on scale of … Read more
Tory MPs have expressed concern about ‘growing cracks’ between Boris Johnson and his Chancellor Rishi Sunak, as Cabinet splits widen over post-Brexit economic policy and the UK’s tense relationship with China. Differences between the two most powerful members of the Government came to a head last week in meetings about the security threat posed by … Read more
Boris Johnson is drawing up a ‘Great Recovery Bill’ to slash red tape and help get the economy moving again, and ministers have been told to submit ideas for reforms that would allow firms to adapt to the upheaval caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Government officials are also being asked to find ways of ensuring essential … Read more