London Tourist Tax Threatens Hospitality Collapse
Central London Alliance warns proposed tourist tax could shutter businesses and damage London's competitiveness. Industry leaders demand rethink of economically harmful policy.
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France Revives National Service: UK Follow?
As France announces a new voluntary military service, Sky News Daily explores if the UK should reintroduce national service amid rising European security threats.
Labour MP: Budget could force founders out of UK
A Labour MP joins industry leaders in warning the Budget could crush UK tech growth and force founders abroad. Calls grow to replace the Enterprise Investment Scheme with more generous tax relief.
ABN Amro Announces 5200 Job Cuts Over Three Years
Dutch banking giant ABN Amro reveals plans to cut 15% of workforce in strategic overhaul. Discover how this impacts European banking sector and what's next.
NHS Pay Debate: Doctor's £100k Salary Sparks Outcry
A heated debate on NHS salaries erupts as a consultant calls her £100,000 wage 'pathetic', while a retired teacher defends his £50,000 pay. Read the full story and share your views.
Record UK wildfires burn 47,026 hectares in 2025
UK wildfires devastated more land in 2025 than any year since records began, with firefighters warning of dangerous underpreparedness for climate crisis impacts.
BHP walks away from Anglo American takeover
Mining giant BHP has ended its pursuit of Anglo American, leaving the path clear for Anglo's planned £39bn copper merger with Teck Resources. Discover the implications for the global mining sector.
Keeps Secures £1.2M Funding from Investor Rush
London-based sports platform Keeps closes £1.2 million funding round as investors target sports sector. Discover how this impacts UK sports technology investment landscape.
Ashurst and Perkins Coie Overhaul Partner Pay in Merger
Global law firms Ashurst and Perkins Coie are restructuring partner compensation as their groundbreaking merger progresses. Discover how this strategic move will reshape the legal landscape.
Kendall resets AI policy, backs artists in copyright fight
UK Science Secretary Liz Kendall pledges to reset AI copyright policy, supporting artists' right to payment for work used by AI companies. Find out how this shift affects Britain's creative future.
Ovo Energy Axes Hundreds of Jobs Amid Crisis
Struggling energy supplier Ovo prepares to cut several hundred jobs next week as part of urgent restructuring plan to convince regulators and secure £300m investment.
GP shortage threatens patient safety in England
England's GP crisis deepens as workforce shortages and chronic underfunding compromise patient safety. Top doctor warns of 'unsafe hours' and missed diagnoses. Urgent action demanded.
Global Fund faces $6.7bn shortfall threatening disease control
The Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria faces a critical $6.7bn funding gap as key donors reduce pledges. This threatens decades of progress against deadly diseases. Urgent action needed.
SEND funding crisis pushes London councils to brink
London councils warn of bankruptcy as a 134% rise in children with special educational needs outpaces government funding. The capital faces a £500m deficit.
London schools repay £653k after postcode error
London nurseries and schools must repay over £650,000 after a data entry mistake with postcodes led to significant funding overpayments. Councils are now recovering funds.
UK Construction Productivity Stuck in 1990s
A damning report reveals UK construction productivity is lower than in 1997. Decades of under-investment are blamed. Discover the urgent need for modernisation.
Law Firm Cuts 10% of London Roles Due to AI Impact
Leading law firm Clifford Chance reduces London business roles by 10% as AI reshapes white-collar work. PwC also rethinks hiring strategy amid technological transformation.
Government can't track £1.4bn consultancy spending
Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to halve the UK's £1.36bn consultancy bill, but a damning NAO report reveals inconsistent data hinders progress tracking. Discover the fiscal challenge.
Council funding shake-up boosts North and Midlands
Deprived towns in northern England and the Midlands secure major funding increases in a landmark local authority reform, redirecting cash from affluent areas to post-industrial communities.
UK Industry Energy Crisis: Urgent Action Needed
UK manufacturers face devastating energy costs as key factories close. The government's delayed support scheme must be fast-tracked to prevent further deindustrialisation.
UK Choirs Sing for the Dying: A Decade of Comfort
Discover how Companion Voices choirs across England provide gentle, end-of-life musical support. A moving initiative founded 12 years ago, offering solace in final moments.
US Healthcare Crisis: Trump Cuts Force Clinic Closures
Hospitals and family planning clinics across America are shutting down due to Trump's healthcare legislation, leaving millions without vital medical services. Discover the devastating impact.
Law Firms Rule Out Private Equity Deal After Merger
Ashurst and Perkins Coie abandon private equity partnership plans following their transatlantic merger. Discover what this means for the legal sector.
Microsoft 'ripped off NHS' in £700m deal, say MPs
Labour MP alleges Microsoft overcharged the NHS in major software contracts as MPs call for more government spending with British tech firms. Discover the details.
Council rejects call to delay autism school closure
Wandsworth Council has rejected a request to delay the closure of Bradstow School, a residential school for autistic children. The school, facing a £1m deficit, will shut on December 31.
Ukraine's $100m Nuclear Corruption Scandal Exposed
Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau uncovers $100m kickback scheme involving nuclear energy body Energoatom during wartime crisis. Key Zelenskyy associate flees country.
Section 21 Evictions Banned from May
England bans no-fault evictions from May, but Guardian analysis reveals two-thirds of councils failed to prosecute a single landlord in three years. Will new renters' rights be enforced?
Ashurst and Perkins Coie announce $2.7bn merger
UK law firm Ashurst merges with US firm Perkins Coie in a $2.7bn deal, creating a legal giant with over 3,000 lawyers. Discover how this shapes the global legal elite.
Fresh tax raid on hotels and shoppers announced
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans new tourist taxes and a sugar levy expansion to fill a £20bn fiscal hole. Discover how this impacts your wallet and the high street.
UK Business Activity Rebounds Before Budget
UK private sector activity saw its largest monthly rise this year in October, but growth faces threats from Autumn Budget speculation. Discover the key economic trends.
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