McConnell asks Secret Service to widen security corden at GOP convention
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has asked the Secret Service to increase security for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, citing the possibility of clashes between protesters and Republican attendees. . “Security perimeters around the Republican convention site in Milwaukee may create areas where conflicts between protesters and convention attendees and delegates are both likely […]
UK regional growth gap to widen as London pulls further ahead | Economic growth (GDP)
The report says that despite the government’s promise to raise standards, London’s economy is moving further ahead and Britain’s sharp regional disparities are set to worsen. On Wednesday, ahead of Treasurer Jeremy Hunt’s Budget, accountancy firm EY said London and large areas of south-east England were forecast to experience stronger economic growth than the rest […]