Northern Times

Cleverly distances himself from Hollinrake’s Reform UK jibe

Sir James Cleverly has distanced himself from frontbench colleague Kevin Hollinrake’s jibe at Reform UK in which the ...
Northern Times

‘Madness’ to increase welfare spending in Budget, says AO World boss

Despite this, AO World reported a 10% rise in pre-tax profits to £18 million for the six months to September 30 and said ...
Northern Times

Reeves calls for Labour unity ahead of tax-raising Budget

The Chancellor is due to deliver her second budget in the Commons on Wednesday, in which she is widely expected to pull the ...
Northern Times

Milkshakes and lattes expected to be hit by Government sugar tax

Pre-packaged milkshakes and lattes are expected to be hit by the sugar tax in an announcement from the Health Secretary. Wes ...
Northern Times

B&Q firm Kingfisher lifts profit target despite ‘softer’ UK market

B&Q owner Kingfisher has increased its profit target for the year despite pointing to weaker market conditions in the UK. Shares in the group, which runs more than 1,800 stores globally, moved higher ...