Anew briefing paper from the Institute of Economic Affairs warns that the Subsidy Control Bill will allow UK public authorities to subsidise private enterprise for a range of purposes, with less supervision and transparency than under EU state aid rules. Report author Matthew Lesh recommends that the Bill, which is…
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Vladimir Putin has “singled out” the UK as the global leader on sanctions imposed on Russia over the invasion of Ukraine, Boris Johnson has said. The prime minister sparked jeers and laughter from the Labour benches at PMQs when he claimed Moscow was particularly angry at Britain because his government was “in the lead” on retaliatory…
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BREXIT needs to push the UK into pursuing a path into further deregulation to help British businesses become more competitive internationally, Tory MP John Penrose insisted. The Conservative MP insisted Boris Johnson needs to intervene to ensure one of the key benefits of Brexit is delivered. He said the UK must resume…
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The UK government is coming under pressure to crack down on company registrations amid concerns Britain has become a hub for shell businesses that can be set up cheaply by people whose identity isn’t clear. The UK has a reputation as a hub for money laundering – particularly “laundromat London”…
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