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Government backs proposed restrictions on MPs’ second jobs

Government backs proposed restrictions on MPs’ second jobs

Government backs proposed restrictions on MPs’ second jobs

27 September 2022

A report from the Commons standards committee proposed an outright ban on MPs providing paid parliamentary advice, consultancy or strategy services.


Warner Bros Discovery focused on developing franchises like GoT and Harry Potter

Warner Bros Discovery focused on developing franchises like GoT and Harry Potter

Warner Bros Discovery focused on developing franchises like GoT and Harry Potter

27 September 2022

The company’s international president spoke at the RTS London Convention 2022.


Lending giants hiking mortgage rates and withdrawing products

Lending giants hiking mortgage rates and withdrawing products

Lending giants hiking mortgage rates and withdrawing products

27 September 2022

Swap rates, which mortgage pricing is based on, have increased in response to economic conditions.


Virgin Atlantic boss warns fall in value of pound is ‘hurting consumers’

Virgin Atlantic boss warns fall in value of pound is ‘hurting consumers’

Virgin Atlantic boss warns fall in value of pound is ‘hurting consumers’

27 September 2022

Shai Weiss, chief executive of the transatlantic airline, urged Prime Minister Liz Truss to take a ‘difficult decision’.


Ernie Rea to step down as Beyond Belief presenter after two decades

Ernie Rea to step down as Beyond Belief presenter after two decades

Ernie Rea to step down as Beyond Belief presenter after two decades

27 September 2022

Rea has hosted the Radio 4 show since its launch in 2002.


Pumping weights could help you live longer

Pumping weights could help you live longer

Pumping weights could help you live longer

27 September 2022

Researchers said that people should try to incorporate weightlifting into their weekly routines.


Chancellor to meet with City investors after budget sparks market chaos

Chancellor to meet with City investors after budget sparks market chaos

Chancellor to meet with City investors after budget sparks market chaos

27 September 2022

Kwasi Kwarteng is set to discuss a package titled Big Bang 2.0 with asset managers and insurance companies on Tuesday.


Virgin Atlantic joins global airline alliance

Virgin Atlantic joins global airline alliance

Virgin Atlantic joins global airline alliance

27 September 2022

It has become the first UK-based carrier to join SkyTeam.


Text service launched to help tradespeople open up about mental health

Text service launched to help tradespeople open up about mental health

Text service launched to help tradespeople open up about mental health

27 September 2022

The scheme has been launched by the Band of Builders charity, and coincides with the return of the Big Brew campaign.


Scotland will not be ‘drag on Labour ticket’ at next election, says Sarwar

Scotland will not be ‘drag on Labour ticket’ at next election, says Sarwar

Scotland will not be ‘drag on Labour ticket’ at next election, says Sarwar

27 September 2022

Labour only have one MP in Scotland.


Burglary ‘too serious’ for police not to attend – new Met chief

Burglary ‘too serious’ for police not to attend – new Met chief

Burglary ‘too serious’ for police not to attend – new Met chief

27 September 2022

Sir Mark Rowley said it is not acceptable that only half of reported burglaries in London are attended by an officer.


Waste firm Biffa agrees £1.3 billion US takeover deal

Waste firm Biffa agrees £1.3 billion US takeover deal

Waste firm Biffa agrees £1.3 billion US takeover deal

27 September 2022

It comes three months after Biffa told shareholders it was likely to accept a higher bid from ECP.


Labour argues ‘cavalry is coming’ after ‘reckless’ Tory economic strategy

Labour argues ‘cavalry is coming’ after ‘reckless’ Tory economic strategy

Labour argues ‘cavalry is coming’ after ‘reckless’ Tory economic strategy

27 September 2022

The opposition was buoyed by polling giving Labour a huge lead over the Conservatives.


Most energy suppliers must improve help for struggling customers, warns Ofgem

Most energy suppliers must improve help for struggling customers, warns Ofgem

Most energy suppliers must improve help for struggling customers, warns Ofgem

27 September 2022

The watchdog said all bar one of Britain’s providers need to improve processes and governance to protect customers with payment difficulties.


BBC set to give update on Eurovision host city shortlist

BBC set to give update on Eurovision host city shortlist

BBC set to give update on Eurovision host city shortlist

27 September 2022

There are currently seven UK cities shortlisted to host the singing competition in 2023.


Use of voice-controlled devices ‘might have long-term consequences for children’

Use of voice-controlled devices ‘might have long-term consequences for children’

Use of voice-controlled devices ‘might have long-term consequences for children’

27 September 2022

Researchers questioned whether or not there are impacts on ’empathy, compassion and critical thinking’.


JD Sports, Rangers and Elite Sports fined £2m over football kit price fixing

JD Sports, Rangers and Elite Sports fined £2m over football kit price fixing

JD Sports, Rangers and Elite Sports fined £2m over football kit price fixing

27 September 2022

JD Sports has been fined £1.485 million, Elite Sports has been fined £459,000 and Rangers has been fined £225,000.


Top Truss aide to be directly employed by No 10 after being paid by own firm

Top Truss aide to be directly employed by No 10 after being paid by own firm

Top Truss aide to be directly employed by No 10 after being paid by own firm

27 September 2022

The previous arrangement drew accusations of renewed ‘Tory sleaze’ from opposition parties.


What the papers say – September 27

What the papers say – September 27

What the papers say – September 27

27 September 2022

The national mastheads focus on market reaction to the Government’s promised tax cuts.


Cholesterol drug could be used in treatment of prostate cancer

Cholesterol drug could be used in treatment of prostate cancer

Cholesterol drug could be used in treatment of prostate cancer

27 September 2022

Statins could be used to treat prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone treatment, scientists have said.


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