Kemi Badenoch, the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, has publicly positioned herself as a 'classic old-school Conservative', drawing parallels with Margaret Thatcher and outlining a political philosophy rooted in limited government intervention and free markets.
Negotiations between the United States and Canada have reached an 'intense' stage as officials strive to avoid new tariffs threatened by former President Donald Trump. Mark Carney, Canada's finance minister, faces the challenge of garnering domestic support for any concessions made to the US.
From April, disabled individuals across England will receive free bus travel at all times, extending the current restricted hours. This policy shift, announced by the Department for Transport, aims to enhance mobility and address long-standing concerns from disability advocacy groups.
Reform UK's manifesto outlines a plan to reduce welfare expenditure by £50 billion annually through various measures, including a 'tougher' work capability assessment and eliminating benefits for those who decline job offers. Economic analysts express scepticism regarding the scale and achievability of these proposals.
