Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has said people are “absolutely ecstatic” as the party’s autumn conference began in Brighton on Saturday. At its first conference since the party won …
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Lib Dems push for changes to Commons rules to boost their influence
The Liberal Democrats will push for changes to Parliament’s procedures to give them more influence as the third biggest party. Lib Dem chief whip Wendy Chamberlain questioned the fairness of …
Oasis ballot tickets listed on reselling websites for thousands of pounds
Oasis tickets that were released for fans that missed out on the original sale are being sold on reselling websites for thousands of pounds. The Britpop band, which reformed with …
Back in Baku, F1 season in for fierce run-in between McLaren and Red Bull
The Formula 1 paddock is in Baku this weekend for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in the first of back-to-back street races. The final race, partially at least, in Europe for …
Slowdown in industrial activity leads to weakening of Chinese economy
China’s economy softened in August, extending a slowdown in industrial activity and property prices as Beijing faces pressure to ramp up spending to stimulate demand. Data published by the National …
T20 finals day: Favourites, format and can I still get tickets?
Today at Edgbaston in Birmingham four teams will battle it out to be crowned T20 Vitality Blast champions on Finals Day. The traditional Finals Day has been held in Birmingham …
Over two-thirds of employees are stressed by work, survey finds
Work is the third biggest cause of stress for UK employees, after lack of sleep and money worries, according to new research. Over two-thirds (70 per cent) of the 1,238 …
Founder Favourites: Can immigration fix the talent shortage in the UK?
What is the value of knowing when (and how) to successfully pivot your business? In this episode of Founder Favourites, co-hosts Jennifer Sieg and Emmanuel Nwosu sit down with Karoli …
M6 Toll owner rakes in the profit after price rises
Profit at the company behind the M6 Toll road accelerated to almost £30m thanks in part to prices being raised in 2023, it has been revealed. Midland Expressway has reported …
Carlton Club: A year of ‘successes and challenges’ for London private members’ club
The Carlton Club has described facing both “successes and challenges” in its latest financial year as it battled high inflation, rising energy costs, train strikes and wage increases. The private …