Peter Foster

Reduction to two-thirds of budgeted top-up payments for additional students a sign of looming government squeezes

Government aims to double economic output of science-rich region between Britain’s two best-known universities

The spending review, an industrial strategy and housing present big challenges for the government

British Chambers of Commerce makes 13 recommendations ahead of ‘reset’ talks on trading relationship next year

Report by industry group finds MHRA’s ‘capacity and predictability’ is biggest factor deterring investment

Businesses say regulatory and customs frictions will barely be eased if Labour government sticks to red lines on EU

The incoming Trump presidency should force the UK government to overcome its cautiousness

Britain to retain arrangements that cut red tape and were put in doubt by new entry requirements for EU travellers

The Republican’s victory threatens the UK’s already anaemic growth

Funding boost will be wiped out by cost of meeting higher employer levy, say contracted service providers and education bodies