PPE Medpro, the company linked to Conservative peer Michelle Mone, has launched a robust defence in its £122 million High Court battle with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), accusing the government of “buyer’s remorse” and “chaotic mismanagement” during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic. In its opening submissions, PPE Medpro claims […]
The government will have to significantly raise taxes to cover the sweeping increases in public spending announced in today’s Spending Review, according to leading audit, tax and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg. Robert Salter, a director at the firm, warned that headline commitments such as the £11 billion annual uplift in the defence budget would […]
A high-stakes legal battle begins at the High Court today as the UK government seeks to recover £122 million from PPE Medpro, a company awarded Covid-era contracts following a recommendation from Conservative peer Michelle Mone. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is suing PPE Medpro for the return of funds paid for 25 […]
The UK government has committed £14.2 billion to the Sizewell C nuclear power plant on the Suffolk coast, part of a long-term strategy to boost energy security and cut household bills — though the benefits won’t materialise until well into the next decade. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described the development as a crucial move […]
Three inspirational disabled entrepreneurs have been awarded a combined £300,000 by easyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou in the 17th annual Stelios Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs, celebrating innovation, resilience and impact across the UK business community. The top prize of £150,000 went to Umbreen David, founder of Hoama Group Ltd and owner of Iden Manor Nursing […]
Marks & Spencer has reopened its website for online orders, nearly two months after a significant cyberattack brought its e-commerce operations to a standstill. In a statement, the retailer confirmed that a selection of its bestselling fashion ranges is now available for home delivery across England, Scotland and Wales. Deliveries to Northern Ireland are expected […]
The UK labour market suffered its sharpest decline in payroll employment since the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest official data, with wage growth cooling and job vacancies continuing to fall. Figures from HM Revenue & Customs revealed that the number of payroll employees fell by just over 109,000 in May — […]
Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled a £1 billion investment package aimed at scaling up the UK’s computing power twentyfold, in a major push to solidify Britain’s status as a global technology and artificial intelligence leader. Opening London Tech Week this morning, the prime minister said the investment would form part of the government’s long-term ambition […]
The number of inheritance tax (IHT) investigations launched by HM Revenue & Customs has soared by more than a third over the past year, as the government intensifies efforts to crack down on underpayment and boost Treasury revenues. New figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request by accountancy firm Price Bailey reveal that HMRC […]
Stores opened their doors at midnight across the globe as Nintendo fans scrambled to get their hands on the highly anticipated Switch 2, the gaming giant’s first direct console sequel. The launch saw eager queues from Tokyo to Toronto, with UK tech retailer Currys calling it their “biggest gaming pre-order ever” after selling 30,000 units […]