Britishvolt: UK battery start-up set to be bought by Australian firm

Britishvolt: UK battery start-up set to be bought by Australian firm Britishvolt By Dearbail Jordan Business reporter, BBC News An Australian firm has been named as the preferred bidder for Britishvolt, the UK battery start-up which collapsed last month. Recharge Industries, which is owned by New York fund Scale Facilitation Partners, has entered an agreement… Continue reading Britishvolt: UK battery start-up set to be bought by Australian firm

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Dominic Raab should be suspended, says ex-Conservative chairman

Dominic Raab should be suspended, says ex-Conservative chairman EPA Dominic Raab should be suspended as deputy prime minister until an inquiry into bullying allegations against him is over, an ex-Tory chairman has said. Speaking to the BBC, Jake Berry said MPs and ministers were “not some form of special human being” and should be treated… Continue reading Dominic Raab should be suspended, says ex-Conservative chairman

Bankrupt Thurrock Council asks for £636m bailout and tax hike

Bankrupt Thurrock Council asks for £636m bailout and tax hike Stuart Woodward/BBC By Simon Dedman BBC Essex political reporter A council that is effectively bankrupt is in talks with government to borrow up to £636m to help balance its books. Thurrock Council in Essex has a £1.5bn debt following a series of high-risk investments. The… Continue reading Bankrupt Thurrock Council asks for £636m bailout and tax hike

Raab bullying probe another ticking time bomb under PM

Raab bullying probe another ticking time bomb under PM Reuters By Chris Mason & Nick Eardley BBC political editor & political correspondent Days after the prime minister sacked his party chairman, another staffing time bomb is ticking under his government. Ministers tell us privately they expect Rishi Sunak’s deputy, Dominic Raab, to be the next… Continue reading Raab bullying probe another ticking time bomb under PM

Rishi Sunak under pressure over what he knew about claims against Dominic Raab

Rishi Sunak under pressure over what he knew about claims against Dominic Raab This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Chas Geiger BBC News Rishi Sunak is under growing pressure to explain what he knew about the bullying allegations against Dominic Raab when… Continue reading Rishi Sunak under pressure over what he knew about claims against Dominic Raab

Dominic Raab: Union leader calls for suspension over bullying claims

Dominic Raab: Union leader calls for suspension over bullying claims EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab should be suspended while he is investigated over bullying allegations, a civil service union leader has said. FDA general secretary Dave Penman told the BBC: “If that was any other employee… they would in all likelihood be suspended from… Continue reading Dominic Raab: Union leader calls for suspension over bullying claims

Government promises robust crypto regulation

Government promises robust crypto regulation Getty Images By Tom Singleton Technology team The government is announcing measures to “robustly” regulate the cryptocurrency industry. It says the proposals, being published on Wednesday, will give consumers confidence while allowing the sector to “thrive”. Critics say ministers should take a cautious approach, given the industry’s prolonged global slump.… Continue reading Government promises robust crypto regulation

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Dominic Raab: Third senior civil servant gives evidence to bullying probe

Dominic Raab: Third senior civil servant gives evidence to bullying probe EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News At least three senior civil servants who worked with Dominic Raab have given evidence to the inquiry into his behaviour. The BBC has been told one of them is Sir Philip Rycroft, who was permanent secretary… Continue reading Dominic Raab: Third senior civil servant gives evidence to bullying probe