Hugo Gye

England

Political Editor at The i Paper

Political editor, @theipaper. Þæs ofereode, þisses swa mæg. Get in touch: [email protected]

Articles

British Steel set to be nationalised to ‘save UK jobs, economy and security’

1 week ago | msn.com | Hugo Gye

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New pension megafunds ‘will shield savers from Trump chaos’

1 week ago | msn.com | Hugo Gye

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British Steel set to be nationalised to 'save UK jobs, economy and security'

1 week ago | inews.co.uk | Hugo Gye

British Steel is set to be nationalised over fears the collapse of the firm could doom Labour’s plans to grow the economy amid Donald Trump’s trade war. Sir Keir Starmer warned that Britain’s economic prosperity and national security were “on the line” as he announced plans to step in following the breakdown of talks with the company’s owners.
New pension megafunds 'will shield savers from Trump chaos'

1 week ago | inews.co.uk | Hugo Gye

The Government will press ahead with plans to create pension “megafunds” to invest in the economy despite the ongoing markets turmoil, The i Paper understands. Rachel Reeves has previously promised to combine dozens of pension funds controlled by local councils and other public-sector bodies into a much smaller number of large pots. She has been warned that using these funds to drive up investment in British firms could end up harming pensioners by lowering the returns on their savings.
UK car makers’ plea to Starmer

1 week ago | msn.com | Hugo Gye

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UK car makers’ plea to Starmer

1 week ago | msn.com | Hugo Gye

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Britain’s car makers demand Starmer negotiates away Trump’s tariffs

1 week ago | inews.co.uk | Hugo Gye

Britain’s leading carmakers are ramping up pressure on Sir Keir Starmer to win a carve-out from Donald Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs amid fears about the future of the industry. UK officials are locked in talks with the White House about whether the country can be exempted from the full brunt of the tariffs, which amount to a “baseline” 10 per cent on most exports but go up to 25 per cent for cars and steel.
Starmer's biggest problem? People feel poorer than he thinks

2 weeks ago | inews.co.uk | Hugo Gye

For two years leading up to the last general election, the political agenda was dominated by “the cost of living” as inflation rose way above wage growth and living standards cratered. Labour came to power in July with a manifesto promising “good jobs and productivity growth in every part of the country making everyone, not just a few, better off”.
Starmer’s biggest problem? People feel poorer than he thinks

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Hugo Gye

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Heat pump grants of £7,500 could be extended beyond 2028

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Hugo Gye

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