Lex Greensill did have 'some form of contract' while working for David Cameron, senior civil servant tells MPs

David Cameron’s former advisor Lex Greensill did, in fact, have a contract while working inside the UK government, the Cabinet Secretary has said. Simon Case had previously suggested that Greensill was not a contracted employee. However, he now says he has seen appointment letters that suggest “some form of contract” was drawn up. Greensill’s role as an unpaid advisor is […]

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Biden told Pete Buttigieg 'that was some f—ing bulls—' on stage after a combative debate exchange with Kamala Harris, according to a new book

Biden was stunned when Harris attacked him during a Democratic primary debate. “Well, that was some f—ing bulls—,” he told Buttigieg, according to a new book. The book dives into the inside story of that primary debate night in June 2019. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Long before they became president and vice president, Joe Biden and Kamala […]

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Stimulus Checks Cause Some To Lose Disability Benefits

Stimulus payments aren’t supposed to count against eligibility for social insurance programs like disability benefits, but some people might have lost benefits because of too much money in their bank accounts. The Social Security Administration has suspended disability benefits for some Supplemental Security Income recipients because the stimulus payments pushed their bank accounts above the program’s archaic $2,000 limit, according […]

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Scottish Tories on warpath as Boris threatens farmers with post-Brexit Australia deal

Australia trade deal: Expert discusses impact on Scottish farming When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. The Scottish Conservatives are […]

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Honour your word! Barnier orders UK to ‘respect’ EU – fresh Brexit row threatens to erupt

Brexit: UK removing 'unnecessary EU laws' says expert When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Speaking last night, the former […]

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Progressives Ask Biden Not To Name Pharma Allies To Top Patent Posts

An array of progressive groups sent President Joe Biden a letter on Monday, calling for him to resist efforts to fill key intellectual property posts with allies of the pharmaceutical industry or other patent hawks. The letter, spearheaded by the Demand Progress Education Fund, wants Biden’s appointments to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the National Institute for Standards […]

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