TREASURY officials are exploring the idea of setting up a sovereign wealth fund in what could deliver a boost to households and markets ahead of the General Election, The Mail on Sunday understands. A well-placed City source said officials have been seeking input from financial sector experts to see how…
TORY MPs have proposed an anti-red tape law to be tabled in the Commons. It comes amid concerns over officials pushing for more regulations and would introduce a requirement for the amount of red tape to either stay the same or be cut each year. A source said: ‘In Whitehall…
Companies with shoddy customer service face a crackdown in plans being considered by ministers. Banks and energy firms that leave customers hanging on the phone would be hit with fines. Regulators would be given ‘sharper teeth and claws so they can fix bad customer service’, say sources familiar with the…
John has given his thoughts to The Weston Mercury on the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s figures on increased destitution. John said: “I’m afraid money is tight for everyone, but particularly for people like Paul and Gareth who are too ill to find work. “The problems may have been caused by spiking…