Scottish National Investment Bank makes ‘painful’ £138m net loss
Established in November 2020 by the Scottish government, the SNIB was launched with an ambitious mission: to address critical market gaps and stimulate investment in areas deemed vital for Scotland’s…
Thousands of social and affordable homes to be built across England in £39bn plan.
Ministers have unveiled a comprehensive strategy to construct 70,000 social and affordable homes across England over the next decade, marking a significant initial stride in a broader £39 billion social…
UK missiles offer may help Ukraine – but they are not what Zelensky needs most.
The UK’s offer to potentially share blueprints and facilitate local assembly of advanced cruise missiles like Storm Shadow (known as SCALP in French service) with Ukraine is a significant gesture,…
Restriction zone scheme for offenders to start in October
The concept of introducing "restriction zones" for violent and sexual offenders transitioning from prison into the probation system was initially unveiled by the government last year, sparking considerable debate regarding…
Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Thirteen key areas with elected mayors will initially gain these enhanced powers. These include prominent city regions such as Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, the West of England, and the…
Economic adviser O’Neill rules out government job but urges boldness on devolution.
Lord Jim O’Neill, the distinguished economist and crossbench peer, has confirmed he will not be taking on a formal role within a potential future government led by Andy Burnham, despite…
People smuggler exposed by BBC investigation arrested and charged
Khdir’s apprehension was the culmination of a joint operation spearheaded by the Midlands Criminal Financial Investigations team, working in close collaboration with Leicestershire Police. The details emerging from his court…
Fewer than 1,800 free spaces for male prisons in England and Wales
The escalating crisis has placed considerable pressure on the government, with the Justice Secretary, Andy Burnham, at the forefront of efforts to navigate the complex landscape of public safety, victim…
Burnham exchanged messages with person posing as Trump’s chief of staff
The incident highlights the critical importance of robust communication security protocols within government, particularly for world leaders who are frequent targets of state-sponsored and criminal actors. Politico’s report indicated that…
Reform UK plan would overhaul welfare system with £50bn in savings
At the core of Reform UK’s strategy is a significant shift in investment, moving away from direct cash payments for certain conditions towards comprehensive support services. Jenrick outlined plans to…
















