Economy

While Downing Street has stood firm on the Windsor Framework as it stands, the DUP continues to oppose it and says it will continue to negotiate. But business largely stands behind the new proposals – now backed by Parliament – including from pro-Brexit company founders who see fresh potential, writes John MulgrewHis comments come after the DUP voiced its opposition of some elements of the newly-proposed solution to Northern Ireland’s trading environment post-Brexit.The DUP’s Jeffrey Donaldson said he wasn’t a quitter and wasn’t interested in “sticking plasters” in terms of...

Sunak sidesteps question about whether having private swimming pool means he's out of touchHere are the main points from Rishi Sunak’s broadcast interview earlier. Sunak refused to say what he would do if the inquiry into Dominic Raab found he bullied officials. “There’s an independent inquiry happening, it wouldn’t be right to preempt that inquiry,” Sunak said when asked. Asked why it was taking so long, Sunak said that the inquiry was independent and that it would not be right for him to say how long it should take. He...