Neil Amin-Smith Neil Amin-Smith | Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for GLAAD He’s a former popstar who’s now the main adviser on financial services policy for Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Neil Amin-Smith, the ex-violinist of chart-topping band Clean Bandit, is the key political person in the Treasury for City policy and for the party’s investment ambitions. He also … Read more
KEY POINTS In total, 11 Cabinet ministers claimed £7,187 towards their gas and electricity bills in 2021-22, which soared to £12,620 for the first three quarters of last year. Ahead of next month’s Budget, which the government has warned will involve “difficult decisions” on tax, spending and welfare, new figures show the UK economy failed … Read more
KEY POINTS The Labour government have already announced the end of winter fuel payments for some pensioners Starmer and Reeves have previously ruled out raising income tax, national insurance, or VAT in the budget. Amid growing concerns about the upcoming Autumn budget, netizens are expressing their anxieties over potential tax increases and benefit cuts, as … Read more
But a U.K. government spokesperson told POLITICO: “We will work to reset the relationship with our European friends to strengthen ties, secure a broad-based security pact and tackle barriers to trade for the whole of the U.K. “We also continue to work with the higher education sector to ensure our world leading universities continue to … Read more
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing fierce criticism after it was revealed that she used taxpayer money to help cover her energy bills, while at the same time, her government is cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners. This revelation has led to accusations of hypocrisy and a growing backlash from the public and political figures … Read more
It’s important civil servants “know what ‘good’ looks like,” said Robyn Scott, founder of Apolitical, a learning platform for public officials. “Because there are a lot of great companies out there … and there are a lot of snake oil salesmen.” Greasing the wheels of government Right now, AI isn’t widely used across government. The … Read more
His department said Friday it will give extra payments to people hit by the scandal, following a series of recommendations by Robert Francis — the interim chair of the U.K.’s Infected Blood Compensation Authority. Among the approved recommendations is a £10,000 payment to those who were infected due to “unethical research” — and a £15,000 payment … Read more
Five years ago this week, in the teeth of the Brexit wars, an outgoing Tory prime minister was looking for a legacy. Theresa May settled on net zero —and now it’s on Labour to keep that target alive. Jun 25 15 mins read Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic … Read more
The Treasury refused to give any details about Newton’s employment situation. Jack Worlidge, a senior researcher at the Institute for Government think tank, said the case “exposes clear gaps in the rules.” “The Commission’s recruitment principles are silent on the use of the exceptions process to appoint politically aligned candidates, as well as on the … Read more
The aim is to streamline the way government departments work, reversing measures taken by the Conservatives during David Cameron’s premiership a decade ago, in an effort to deliver budget savings. Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out in a statement to Parliament last week how she is seeking efficiencies in Whitehall in an effort to balance the … Read more
