Conservatives

Civil servant at heart of Priti Patel ‘bully’ claims faces backlash

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A top civil servant who Priti Patel tried to get rid of is facing a furious backlash amid claims he ‘obstructed’ successive home secretaries.  Ms Patel is said to have tried to move permanent secretary Sir Philip Rutnam out of the department after they clashed. Sir Philip previously faced calls for him to resign in … Read more

What does the Conservatives election win mean for landlords?

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Housing was a huge policy debate during the election and the private rented sector was no exception.  Both major parties put forward proposals to shake up the sector and though landlords may be breathing a collective sigh of relief that they’ve been spared the prospect of Labour rent controls, many will still be braced for … Read more

FTSE LIVE: Pound steady as May and Corbyn hold Brexit talks

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FTSE CLOSE: Pound edges up as May lines up Brexit meetings with Merkel and Macron; Boardroom battle at Barclays; Ashley lashes out at Debenhams bosses By This Is Money Published: 08:24 BST, 8 April 2019 | Updated: 17:07 BST, 8 April 2019 The FTSE 100 closed up 5.02 points at 7451.89 and the pound was … Read more