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UK debt would hit 50-year peak under no-deal Brexit, IFS claims

News | Published October 8th 2019

UK debt would hit 50-year peak under no-deal Brexit, IFS claims

The Institute for Fiscal Studies believes that any no-deal Brexit would see UK debt rise to levels unseen since the 1960s.

No 10 source: Brexit deal "overwhelmingly unlikely"

News | Published October 8th 2019

No 10 source: Brexit deal "overwhelmingly unlikely"

Following a call between Boris Johnson and Angela Merkel, a No 10 source has said that a Brexit deal is “essentially impossible”.

SNP will support Labour govt for second referendum powers

News | Published October 7th 2019

SNP will support Labour govt for second referendum powers

According to the SNP’s Westminster leader, Ian Blackford, the SNP would only support the formation of a Labour minority government if they were given the power to hold another referendum on Scottish independence.

Unilever to cut down on plastics

News | Published October 7th 2019

Unilever to cut down on plastics

Unilever PLC, the corporate entity responsible for brands such as Surf and PG Tips, has announced plans to cut down its use of plastics by half as it seeks to stay relevant to younger consumers.

EU decision on UK Brexit proposals due this week, French president says

News | Published October 7th 2019

EU decision on UK Brexit proposals due this week, French president says

French president Emmanuel Macron has told prime minister Boris Johnson that the EU will decide by the end of this week whether the UK’s recent proposals can lead to a new Brexit deal.

Weekly Review Sep 30 - Oct 6

News | Published October 6th 2019

Weekly Review Sep 30 - Oct 6

Every Sunday, we bring together the most important stories of the week from across a wide range of sectors.

Referendum on Welsh independence by 2030, says Plaid Cymru leader

News | Published October 6th 2019

Referendum on Welsh independence by 2030, says Plaid Cymru leader

The leader of Plaid Cymru has said that there will a referendum on Welsh independence by 2030.

Successful special needs complaints at record high

News | Published October 6th 2019

Successful special needs complaints at record high

England’s local government ombudsman Michael King has revealed that breaches of children’s legal rights to special educational needs support have reached record levels and called for reform to the "crisis" system.