Deputy director of the Centre for European Reform
Innews: «The UK lost $40bn because of Brexit»
There are several differences between what politicians want to say about Brexit and what we see in the statistics. I think it's no longer possible to argue that Brexit hasn't hurt the economy.
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Innews: «Britain to lay out financial sector reforms in 2023»
Leaving the EU gives us a great opportunity to change our regulatory regime and unlock the full potential of our formidable financial services sector.
Church of England bishop
We have left behind an era when many people almost automatically identified as Christians, but other surveys consistently show how the same people are still seeking spiritual truth and wisdom and a set of values to live by.
General secretary at NASUWT
Innews: «Teachers in the UK forced into second jobs amid crisis»
Teachers say they are burned out from working harder for a small salary.
Chief Executive Officer of the Vodafone Group
Innews: «Vodafone announces that communication prices may rise in 2023»
We are experiencing a significant negative impact from electricity prices and inflation. Price is a key component of what we do, as in any other area. We are talking about an increase of £1 to £2 per bill.
Co-founder of the Extinction Rebellion
Innews: «Extinction Rebellion eco-activists protest near Barclays bank branches»
Hundreds of people staged an intervention at Barclays today, sending a message to the bank on the high street that with protests taking place at over 100 of their branches, they are fast losing their social licence to do business in UK cities and towns.
Governor of the Bank of England since 16 March 2020.
Innews: «Andrew Bailey suggests that next month's key rate hike will be higher than expected»
Given the current state of affairs, my most likely assumption is that inflationary pressures will require a stronger response than we may have thought in August
Head of Fixed Interest Research London at Quilter Cheviot
Innews: «UK pound lost 1.5% after Jeremy Hunt appointed chancellor after Kwarteng sacking»
The fate of Kwasi Kwarteng shows just how serious the UK's loss of confidence in the markets has been, as he becomes one of the shortest-serving chancellors in history.
Minister for Higher Education and Further Education, Youth Employment and Training
"Most of the key political leverage needed to address the crisis still rests with the UK government, so we continue to urge them to use all the leverage at their disposal to address this emergency on the scale necessary to meet people's needs.
Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Innews: «Liz Truss abandons plans to cut the UK's maximum tax rate»
Our growth plan lays out a new approach to building a thriving economy, from supporting British businesses to reducing the tax burden for people on the lowest incomes. However, it is already clear that removing the 45% tax rate is a distraction from our core mission to tackle the challenges facing the country
Head of UK Automotive at KPMG
Rising energy, supply and labour costs are increasing the cost of producing cars at a time when many consumers are slowing down their spending.
General Secretary of Unite the Union
Innews: «Felixstowe port workers to strike for eight days strike over pay dispute»
Both Felixstowe Docks and its parent company CK Hutchison Holding Ltd are both extremely profitable and incredibly wealthy. They are fully capable of paying the workforce a fair wage.
Chief Executive Officer at the Heathrow Airport
Innews: «London Heathrow airport asks airlines to limit ticket sales for summer flights»
We are asking our partners in the airlines to stop selling tickets for summer flights to limit the negative impact on passengers,
Chief Financial Officer at the PureGym
Innews: «The UK expects massive closures of swimming pools and restaurants amid economic crisis»
Even gyms without pools are not immune. Rising energy costs were a challenging backdrop for everyone right now.
Chief Executive Officer of Food and Drink Federation (FDF)
Innews: «UK says it is not prepared for a jump in food prices»
I don't think the government is fully aware of the consequences of what is happening. The situation could become quite frightening with significant price increases and also in terms of food poverty.
Prime Minister of United Kingdom
Innews: «Boris Johnson admits Tories endured ‘a tough night’ in local elections»
We had a tough night in some parts of the country but on the other hand in other parts of the country you are still seeing Conservatives going forward and making quite remarkable gains in places that haven’t voted Conservative for a long time, if ever.
Prime Minister of United Kingdom
Innews: «Boris Johnson signals an early end to COVID-19 isolation rules»
Provided the current encouraging trends in the data continue, it is my expectation that we will be able to end the last domestic restrictions — including the legal requirement to self-isolate if you test positive — a full month early
Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats
Innews: «UK to ease immigration rules for care workers as shortage worsens»
This measure is too little too late for everyone who has had their visits to a loved one in a care home cancelled this Christmas. The paltry offer of a one-year visa will likely fail to attract the numbers of care workers we so desperately need.
Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Innews: «UK to ease immigration rules for care workers as shortage worsens»
Sneaking this announcement out on Christmas Eve is an admission of failure from the Conservative government that they don’t pay carers enough to recruit or retain the staff we need, and have failed to tackle this building problem for years. Labour will ensure care workers get the pay, terms and conditions they deserve, tackle high vacancy rates, and transform training to improve the quality of care.
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Innews: «UK to ease immigration rules for care workers as shortage worsens»
We recognise that agriculture has unique and seasonal requirements for labour at harvest and have listened to our world-leading fresh produce industry to understand their needs