IPSE, the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed, have welcomed new government proposals to ‘end the problem of late payments to small businesses’, saying it is especially relevant to the self-employed.

Ministers have promised a fresh crackdown on companies that fail to pay their suppliers on time.

Leaving the European Union without a deal could tip the British economy into a recession, the boss of the Royal Bank of Scotland has warned.

Robust, long-term strategic national policies is required to allow a steady and adequate supply of mineral resources, says the Mineral Products Association.

IKEA UK and Ireland today unveils its ‘Last Straw’, to inspire the nation to take small steps which have a positive impact on the planet. IKEA has immortalised its ‘Last Straw’ in an installation at the Design Museum in London, to symbolise the end of an era of single-use plastics.

The Prime Minister’s announcement that the Government will lift the borrowing cap on councils to allow them to build many more homes is a victory for bold thinking and common sense, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). 

Boris Johnson offered nothing more than an “end of the pier show” in his speech to the Conservative conference, a senior minister has said.

Fuel duty is to be frozen for the ninth year in a row, Theresa May is to announce.

Boris Johnson today urged Theresa May to change course on Brexit or risk leaving the UK a trophy prisoner of Brussels.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today responded to the government’s proposals for a post-Brexit immigration system.

Jeremy Hunt has backtracked on his comparison between the European Union and Soviet Russia following a barrage of criticism.

The DUP today blasted “Remainer” Philip Hammond after the Chancellor warned a no-deal Brexit would create a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Britain would have to impose a hard Irish border if it leaves the EU without a deal, Philip Hammond has said.

Ruth Davidson has dismissed calls for a second EU referendum and accused those in favour of demanding a re-run simply because they were on the losing side first time round.

Three more ministers are mulling whether to quit the Government and back a second referendum on Brexit, a top Tory MP who himself resigned the frontbench in protest revealed today.

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has been criticised after he claimed Britain could handle a no-deal Brexit because it coped with the collapse of a major airline.

10th Annual Conference 2018 – Health and safety in uncertain times

Philip Hammond has forecast that a Brexit deal with the EU will deliver a boost to the British economy as he called on warring Tories to back the Prime Minister.

An outspoken Conservative MP has urged her party to protect itself against a 1930s-style “extreme takeover” after a pro-Brexit colleague called for her to be deselected.

The British Safety Council welcome the announcement from the government to ban the use of all flammable external cladding on high rise buildings.

Dominic Grieve has been branded “disloyal” by a former Cabinet colleague over his suggestion that there could be a national government formed to bring down Brexit.

Hospitality companies will be banned by the Government from taking a share of their staff’s tips, Theresa May is to announce.

Dominic Raab will today warn the EU that Britain is ready to walk away from the Brexit negotiations unless they soften their demands.

Jeremy Hunt today compared the EU to the brutal Soviet Union as he warned the bloc not to turn itself into "a prison".