Jeremy Corbyn backing managed but ‘fair’ migration after Brexit
There will be “fair immigration” to the UK after free movement ends when the country leaves the European Union, Jeremy Corbyn has said. The Labour leader refused to put any figures on the level he...
View ArticleTory plans on skilled migration like shooting ourselves in head – Seedrs boss
The boss of crowd-funding giant Seedrs has likened Conservative plans to curb skilled migration to “shooting ourselves in the head” and warned over the threat of Brexit to the technology sector. Jeff...
View ArticleHouse prices ‘expected to rise at faster pace than wages’ over coming years
House prices are still expected to increase by around 3.5% per year over the next five years, despite signs that the market has become more subdued recently, according to surveyors. In an “ominous...
View ArticleBusiness leaders worried about impact of political uncertainty, poll finds
Business leaders have voiced concern about the political uncertainty gripping the country and its impact on the economy. The first poll of businesses since the General Election reveals a “dramatic...
View ArticleGovernment must focus on single market access, business group says
Access to the single market should be put firmly back on the agenda following the General Election result or work could be lost to other countries, a business group is urging. The EEF, which represents...
View ArticleDFS issues profits warning amid economic and political uncertainty
Sofa chain DFS has warned over profits after the General Election and an “uncertain macroeconomic environment” led to weak trading at its stores. The retailer said that since March it has seen...
View ArticleElection helps Royal Mail narrow letters decline
Royal Mail has said it narrowed the decline in letter deliveries thanks to a boost from general election political mailings, but confirmed revenues remained under pressure. The group said total letter...
View ArticleThe rise of fake news is a threat to our democracy – and our message
In a world of fake news, post truths and alternative facts, and another UK election on the horizon, a new threat is emerging for the campaign trail. As Prime Minister Theresa May, Labour leader Jeremy...
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