Boris Johnson buries dream of tunnel across Irish Sea after Rishi Sunak ruled it was too expensive 

Boris Johnson buries his dream of tunnel across Irish Sea after Rishi Sunak ruled it was too expensive Boris Johnson first proposed a bridge to Northern Ireland three years ago Ex aide Dominic Cummings later said the PM was obsessed with building ‘the world’s most stupid tunnel’ But idea will not be included in forthcoming plans … Read more

Rishi Sunak is seeking tips from Boris Johnson’s political consultant Sir Lynton Crosby

Rishi Sunak is seeking tips from Boris Johnson’s election-winning ‘Wizard of Oz’ political consultant Sir Lynton Crosby ahead of battles over the Prime Minister’s spending plan Australian-born Sir Lynton was seen going in to Downing Street on Wednesday This triggered speculation that PM was consulting him about a summer shake-up But once inside Downing Street, … Read more

Rishi Sunak is seeking tips from Boris Johnson’s political consultant Sir Lynton Crosby

Rishi Sunak is seeking tips from Boris Johnson’s election-winning ‘Wizard of Oz’ political consultant Sir Lynton Crosby ahead of battles over the Prime Minister’s spending plan Australian-born Sir Lynton was seen going in to Downing Street on Wednesday This triggered speculation that PM was consulting him about a summer shake-up But once inside Downing Street, … Read more

Rishi Sunak plans to replace our cash with official digital currency

The Britcoin revolution! Rishi Sunak plans to replace our cash with official digital currency in ‘biggest upheaval in the monetary system for centuries’ Bank of England would establish a direct digital equivalent to physical money Supporters say the move will give the economy a boost during a financial crisis  Could slash cost and time it … Read more

Rishi Sunak plans to replace our cash with official digital currency

The Britcoin revolution! Rishi Sunak plans to replace our cash with official digital currency in ‘biggest upheaval in the monetary system for centuries’ Bank of England would establish a direct digital equivalent to physical money Supporters say the move will give the economy a boost during a financial crisis  Could slash cost and time it … Read more

Committees from UK’s four parliaments call for £20 increase in Universal Credit to be made permanent

Committees from UK’s four parliaments call for £20 increase in Universal Credit to be made permanent after it was brought in during pandemic MPs are urging the £20 increase in Universal Credit to be made permanent Committees at UK’s four parliaments say payments are ‘lifeline for millions’ Rishi Sunak is trying to bring spending under … Read more

Committees from UK’s four parliaments call for £20 increase in Universal Credit to be made permanent

Committees from UK’s four parliaments call for £20 increase in Universal Credit to be made permanent after it was brought in during pandemic MPs are urging the £20 increase in Universal Credit to be made permanent Committees at UK’s four parliaments say payments are ‘lifeline for millions’ Rishi Sunak is trying to bring spending under … Read more

Rishi Sunak is urged to extend the furlough scheme for the travel sector in letter signed by 77 MPs

Rishi Sunak is urged to extend the furlough scheme for the travel sector in letter signed by 77 MPs and peers who warn industry is facing a ‘cliff edge’ and jobs bloodbath in the autumn 77 MPs and peers warned industry is facing a ‘cliff edge’ at end of September   They said case for extending … Read more

Rishi Sunak is urged to extend the furlough scheme for the travel sector in letter signed by 77 MPs

Rishi Sunak is urged to extend the furlough scheme for the travel sector in letter signed by 77 MPs and peers who warn industry is facing a ‘cliff edge’ and jobs bloodbath in the autumn 77 MPs and peers warned industry is facing a ‘cliff edge’ at end of September   They said case for extending … Read more