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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...

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Tory 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...

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House 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...

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Business 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...

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Government 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...

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DFS 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...

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Election 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...

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The 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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