The government are being urged to allow ten times more foreign workers into the UK as vegetables are left rotting in farmers fields due to a “chronic” shortage in crop… The post ‘Chronic’ shortage in crop pickers leaves vegetables rotting in farmers fields appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
The Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has said that schoolchildren as young as five will be taught climate change in science lessons. Zahawi believes that one of the “key weapons” for… The post Schoolchildren to be taught about climate change during science lessons in a major shake up appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Owen Paterson has announced he is to resign as the Conservative MP for North Shropshire following a furious row over his proposed suspension from the Commons. Paterson was found to… The post Owen Paterson quits following a furious Tory sleaze row after the government were accused of ‘corruption and sleaze’ appeared first on London Business…
62 Insulate Britain protesters have blocked Parliament Square and glued themselves to the road on Thursday morning. The group said on Twitter, “62 people have blocked three roads around Parliament… The post Insulate Britain protesters block Parliament Square and glue themselves to the road appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
The Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has said on Wednesday that there are “no plans whatsoever” to close schools again. He told MPs in the House of Commons that ensuring children… The post Education Secretary says there are ‘no plans whatsoever to close schools again’ appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Nine supporters of Insulate Britain have been summoned to appear at the High Court in London on 16 November for breaching the National Highways injunction. Following a series of demonstrations… The post ‘Irresponsible’ Insulate Britain ‘crusties’ have been summoned to appear befor the High Court for breaching injunction appeared first on London Business News |…
The House of Lords has voted 220 to 178 in favour of retaining the state pension triple-lock next year. Amendment backs using an adjusted earnings measure “to take account of… The post Pensioners shouldn’t hold their breath despite House of Lords triple-lock axe defeat appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Firms that seek out tax benefits for research and development through institutional intermediaries, such as professional and membership associations, can risk a lack of innovation because of the large level… The post Firms which secure tax benefits for R&D risk hindering innovation due to heavy political intervention appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
City of London Corporation Policy Chair Catherine McGuinness has urged City investors to prioritise funding sustainable projects this decade to “drive the green revolution”. In a speech in Glasgow at… The post City Corporation Policy Chair calls on financial institutions to focus on 2030 net zero date appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Quarterly insolvency statistics released last Friday for Q3 2021* show that the number of company insolvencies was 17% higher than in Q2 2021 and 43% higher than in Q3 2020.… The post Quarterly company insolvencies show 17% increase with tough times ahead forecast appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
