Government borrowing rises ahead of Autumn Statement- QHN
Government borrowing in October was higher than expected at £14.9bn, largely pushed up by higher benefit payments, official figures show. […]
Can government claim credit for fall in inflation?- QHN
However, leading economists are sceptical that the halving of inflation compared to last year has much to do with any […]
Sale of NHS data up to government, says tech boss- QHN
Palantir is seeking to win a contract to provide AI software to bring NHS data together to improve services. Science […]
Autumn statement: Government considers help for first-time buyers- QHN
The government is considering extending its mortgage guarantee scheme as part of measures to help first-time buyers in the upcoming […]
Government borrows less than expected in September- QHN
Alison Ring, director of public sector and taxation at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, said the […]
HS2: Government 'misleading' people over Leamside line reopening- QHN
However, mentions of it were quickly removed from the government’s website. Transport minister Richard Holden said it had only committed […]
US Congress avoids government shutdown in last-minute deal- QHN
President Biden signs a bill to keep the government funded for 45 days – but Ukraine aid is not included. […]
Government borrowing rose to £11.6bn in August- QHN
That was £3.5bn more than a year earlier and the fourth highest August borrowing since monthly records began in 1993. […]
Tata Steel: Port Talbot steelworks gets £500m by UK government- QHN
Port Talbot’s steelworks will be given up to £500m by the UK government in a bid to keep the plant […]
HS2: Government refuses to guarantee Manchester branch- QHN
The government has refused to guarantee the future of the HS2 rail line between Birmingham and Manchester. A Downing Street […]