Domestic Affairs
At least 52,000 properties in UK have “anonymous” owners
Nearly 52,000 properties in the UK are still owned by anonymous owners, including kleptocrats and oligarchs, despite the introduction of rules requiring them to disclose their identity. Transparency…
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Ofgem bans “switch to us” energy tariffs
The Ofgem energy watchdog said on Friday that the ban on “switch only” tariffs, which are designed by companies to lure new customers, has been extended. The ban…
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Richard Walker won’t step down from supermarket if elected MP
Iceland’s Chairman of the Board, Richard Walker, insists he will not step down from the frozen food supplier if he is elected as a member of parliament. Walker…
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Nadhim Zahawi lost the chair of Conservative party amid ethics issues
Prime minister Rishi Sunak has dismissed the chairman of his Conservative party. Independent investigations into the tax affairs of Chairman Nadhim Zahawi have revealed that he violated the…
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Flybe regional airline grounds all planes, 75,000 passengers have to wait
The ailing airline Flybe cancelled all its flights on Saturday and put 276 employees on the streets. “Flybe has ceased operations and all flights to and from the…
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Eurostar trains are running empty, CEO blames border controls and staff shortage
Eurostar trains are forced to cross the channel with hundreds of empty seats every day during peak hours, as the border police cannot process the passports quickly enough.…
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Rishi Sunak announces tax cut but there is a catch
Prime minister Rishi Sunak has announced tax cuts. Bloomberg reports. The reductions will only take effect when inflation is under control. “I wish I could implement it tomorrow,”…
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