Author: Nathan Bissitt

MPs have overwhelmingly backed the government’s £14bn proposal to expand Heathrow Airport with a third runway. In a vote late on Monday, the House of Commons supported the plan by 415 to 119, giving the government a huge majority of 296. Ministers were aided by

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A Cabinet minister has issued a stern rebuke to his colleagues by reminding them businesses are “entitled to be listened to with respect” over Brexit. Business Secretary Greg Clark made the remarks as he offered a ministerial response to concerns raised by

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BMW’s customs manager has warned the company “cannot” manufacture its products in the UK if Brexit means its supply chain is disrupted. Stephan Freismuth spoke out after the company warned last week it needed clarity by the end of the summer on the

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There are two ways to look at the warning from the European Banking Authority that some financial institutions are unprepared for a hard Brexit and need to be. One is that this is a straightforward, common-sense piece of advice. The possibility of a hard Brexit is

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The chief executive of shoe manufacturer Clarks has resigned after an inquiry into complaints surrounding his conduct. The retailer said Mike Shearwood had faced claims “contrary to the family-owned company’s code of business ethics.” Its statement

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Harley Davidson has said it will move some production of motorcycles destined for the EU overseas after Brussels retaliated against President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The Milwaukee-based company said it will not pass on the cost of tariffs to its customers as

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The average single first-time buyer needs to save for 17 years to raise a 15% deposit for their first home in London, according to research. This means someone starting saving now could expect to buy their first house in 2035, estate agent Hamptons International said.

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Uber is starting its appeal to overturn a decision stripping it of its licence in London after being ruled unfit to run a taxi service in its most important European market. Transport for London (TfL) told the taxi app firm in September last year it would not renew

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MPs will decide later whether to expand Heathrow airport in a crunch vote which looks set to expose divisions in both Labour and Tory ranks. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said it was “the biggest transport decision in a generation” as he called for

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The British-based retail group behind jewellers Goldsmiths and Watches of Switzerland has picked two banks to spearhead a stock market listing. Sky News has learnt that Aurum Holdings has appointed Goldman Sachs and Barclays to help add sparkle to a public listing

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