Hancock criticises ‘wholly naive’ Covid inquiry
The former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic.
Month: August 2025
Families pushed out of work due to childcare costs
Many parents are choosing not to work to be able to care for their children, a report finds.
Labour’s plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare
BP to review oil and gas projects to boost profits
The announcement comes as the UK-based energy giant refocuses its business on fossil fuels.
Mone accuses Covid inquiry of ‘cover-up’
She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a “politically motivated witch hunt”.
First UK-based firm gets space launch licence
The CAA licence allows Skyrora to launch its rocket from the SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland.
Michael Gove denies trying to circumvent Dyson ventilator checks
Former cabinet minister says it would be ludicrous to suggest he tried to shortcut safety checks in the pandemic.
Debt support group given National Lottery funding
A group offering debt advice to people in Newton Abbot receives £300,000 National Lottery funding.
Trump attacks ‘woke’ Jaguar as firm names new boss
The UK-based brand has caused controversy with its plan to transform itself into an all-electric carmaker.
Why Donald Trump is talking about actress Sydney Sweeney
The actress stars in a controversial American Eagle advert that has become a political flashpoint in the US.