Labour risks new cronyism row over Portrait Gallery role

Labour risks new cronyism row over Portrait Gallery role

Labour risks igniting a new cronyism row over public appointments by lining up the outgoing boss of Unison, one of its biggest trade union backers, for a plum role on the board of the National Portrait Gallery (NPG).
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Trump to lead largest ever US delegation to Davos

President Donald Trump will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos next week as head of the largest ever US delegation to attend the annual meeting, including five cabinet members, and a host of congressional representatives and state governors.

Kyle to pledge 'protection' for start-ups from foreign raids

The business secretary will this week pledge to "protect" fast-growing UK companies from overseas predators as he claims that the government's new industrial strategy is already delivering substantial gains for Britain's economy.

'Halifax closed my 16-year-old's account - and won't tell me why?'

Every week, the Money blog team answers a reader's financial problem or consumer dispute - you can email yours to moneyblog@sky.

Warner Bros, Netflix and Paramount: The mega-deal shaking up Hollywood explained

A huge takeover that would rock the entertainment industry looks imminent, with Netflix and Paramount fighting over Warner Bros Discovery (WBD).

Industry sounds new alarm bell over Reeves's ISA reforms

The investment industry has intensified warnings to the government over plans to limit cash ISAs, arguing that they risk undermining British investors' willingness to back listed companies.

Scottish budget unveiled with child payment boost and mansion tax for £1m homes

The Scottish government has unveiled its draft budget for 2026-27 - with a boost to the Scottish Child Payment and homes worth more than £1m to face higher council tax bills.


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