By Lt Col Stuart Crawford Andy Burnham says national security “cannot come at the expense of social security”. He repeated the thinking behind that assertion in his Labour conference speech, arguing that investment in people and stronger communities would make Britain more resilient and “more able to meet its NATO obligations onContinue reading “National security ‘cannot come at the expense of social security’.”
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Consumers say they’re more confident – but will they actually spend?
This is an abbreviated article by Liz Barclay – read the full article at Business111.com/news Britain’s consumers are apparently feeling their most confident for more than two years, but another survey says they’re getting more worried about their finances and planning to spend less in the shops. Both can be true, and that’sContinue reading “Consumers say they’re more confident – but will they actually spend?”
Ineos shuts down production – now watch the costs travel downstream
This is an abbreviated article by Liz Barclay – read the full article at Business111.com/news Sir Jim Ratcliffe is mothballing three Ineos chemical plants in Hull and putting the blame squarely on “ridiculously high” gas prices. Ineos says European gas now costs 12 times as much as in the US and that itsContinue reading “Ineos shuts down production – now watch the costs travel downstream”
Chagos should make the UK think again about its Overseas Territories
Sometimes governments are given an unexpected opportunity to reconsider a bad decision. Our Government has just been handed one over the Chagos Islands. It should take it. The proposed agreement to transfer sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius is now effectively on hold. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed that Britain cannot proceedContinue reading “Chagos should make the UK think again about its Overseas Territories”
Burnham says he will defend the Falklands. But, would he fight for them?
This article originally appeared on http://www.gbnews.com Javier Milei takes to the podium at the United Nations today with the Falkland Islands dispute once again simmering in the background. Argentina has begun sanctions proceedings against more than 60 companies and individuals connected with oil development around the islands, while Milei continues toContinue reading “Burnham says he will defend the Falklands. But, would he fight for them?”