Norwegian energy giant Equinor has signalled it may cease future investment in the UK if regulatory approval is not granted for new North Sea oil and gas projects, including the controversial Rosebank and Jackdaw fields. The firm claims the UK risks becoming 'uninvestable' without such development.
Home Office data reveals a substantial increase in illegal working arrests, with figures doubling over the past two years. The first half of 2026 saw a record number of enforcement operations and detentions.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is to commence a UK-wide tour, criticising the Conservative government's handling of the cost of living crisis. This initiative follows Number 10's assertion that Prime Minister Sunak's policies will provide relief, a claim dismissed by opposition figures as disingenuous.
The Conservative Party has pledged to prevent foreign nationals from accessing social housing, claiming this policy would free up approximately 230,000 properties. This initiative forms part of their broader immigration strategy.
