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PM vows to curb ’Nimby’ court battles over major projects

Opponents of major infrastructure projects will have fewer chances to ‘frustrate growth’ through repeated legal challenges, the UK prime minister has said.

Keir Starmer said he...

Thu, 23/01/2025 - 06:24


Ofgem demands new powers to recoup cash when energy firms collapse

The boss of energy regulator Ofgem has called for more powers to make sure customers rather than investors get compensated when suppliers go bust.

Jonathan Brearley...

Wed, 22/01/2025 - 19:10


IAG warns it would not back Heathrow expansion without fees overhaul

British Airways’ parent company has warned it would not support Heathrow expansion without an overhaul of how passenger fees are set.

International Consolidated Airlines Group SA...

Wed, 22/01/2025 - 19:08


UPDATE: BA owner won’t back Heathrow expansion without fees overhaul

The parent company of British Airways has warned it would not support Heathrow expansion without an overhaul of how passenger fees are set.

International Consolidated Airlines...

Wed, 22/01/2025 - 18:35


Ofgem boss demands powers to recoup cash when energy firms collapse

The boss of energy regulator Ofgem has called for more powers to make sure customers rather than investors get compensated when suppliers go bust.

Jonathan Brearley...

Wed, 22/01/2025 - 18:21


Royal Navy sub used to warn off Russian spy ship, Healey tells MPs

A Royal Navy submarine has been used to warn off one of Vladimir Putin’s spy ships operating around UK waters.

Defence Secretary John Healey gave details...

Wed, 22/01/2025 - 14:01


Micheal Martin poised to become Irish premier as parliament meets

Micheal Martin is poised to become Ireland’s next premier, as the country’s parliament meets to nominate a new taoiseach on Wednesday.

Martin’s Fianna Fail emerged as...

Wed, 22/01/2025 - 11:52


Irish producer price inflation accelerates to 3.3% on-year in December

Irish producer price index inflation sped up annually but slowed monthly in December, data published by the Central Statistics Office showed Wednesday.

The producer price...

Wed, 22/01/2025 - 11:17


UK CMA boss stepped down over ‘different approach’, says chancellor

The chairman of the UK’s competition watchdog stepped down earlier this week because he had a ‘different strategic approach’ from the government, the chancellor has...

Wed, 22/01/2025 - 10:37


UK Chancellor Reeves defends budget as searches for growth in Davos

Rachel Reeves said she would not apologise for the budget but insisted she would like to see taxes come down.

The UK chancellor said she was...

Wed, 22/01/2025 - 10:09


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