Scott Challinor

Business Editor for Leaders of Great Britain

Scott Challinor is responsible for the Leaders Council’s business-related content. He also hosts a number of Leaders Council podcasts. In his career to date, he has written for several national publications and has interviewed leaders from every sector in the UK. 

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NEWS | Published July 13th 2022, 10:30 am

Tory leadership contest: Eight candidates remain, first round of voting to begin on Wednesday

The Tory leadership contest’s first round of voting will begin on Wednesday, with the eight candidates who have made the ballot needing to secure a minimum of 30 votes to proceed to the next round.

NEWS | Published July 13th 2022, 10:10 am

Indyref2: UK government asks Supreme Court to throw out Scottish independence case

The UK government has asked Supreme Court judges to throw out the Scottish government’s request for a ruling on whether or not it has the power to legally hold a second referendum on Scottish independence without Westminster’s consent.

NEWS | Published July 12th 2022, 1:00 pm

Tory leadership contest: New PM to be in place by September 5

The timetable for the Conservative leadership contest has been confirmed, with Boris Johnson’s successor to be announced on September 5, 2022.

NEWS | Published July 12th 2022, 12:00 am

“Fantasy economics”: Labour leader takes swipe at Conservative leadership contenders

In a speech setting out the Labour vision for government, party leader Sir Keir Starmer has hit out at Conservative leadership contenders, accusing them of “nauseating” hypocrisy around their plans for the economy.

NEWS | Published July 11th 2022, 8:08 am

Conservative leadership race: 11 contenders enter so far, tax cuts prominent among promises

11 Conservative MPs have now entered the running to succeed Boris Johnson as party leader and prime minister of the United Kingdom.

NEWS | Published July 9th 2022, 12:12 am

OBR: UK government debt on “unsustainable” footing as businesses warn economy must be "number one" priority for next PM

The Office for Budget Responsibility [OBR] has warned that UK debt is on an “unsustainable path”, with rising inflationary pressures and an ageing population leaving the country at risk of recession.

NEWS | Published July 8th 2022, 12:12 pm

Conservative leadership candidates begin to declare, Gove and Raab not to stand

Tory MPs are beginning to declare their intention to stand in the party’s leadership contest following Boris Johnson’s resignation on Thursday, while some senior ministers and ex-ministers have already ruled themselves out.

NEWS | Published July 8th 2022, 10:35 am

Tributes paid as former Japanese premier Shinzo Abe is assassinated during campaign speech

Tributes are being paid to former Japanese prime minister, Shinzo Abe, who has died in hospital at the age of 67 after being shot during a political campaign speech in the city of Nara.

NEWS | Published July 7th 2022, 2:03 pm

Boris Johnson resigns as Tory leader after more ministers withdraw support

Boris Johnson will resign as Conservative leader after more ministers withdrew their support for him, it has been reported.

NEWS | Published July 7th 2022, 6:06 am

Integrated Care Systems mark beginning of new era for Health and Social Care in July

From the start of this month (July 1, 2022), Integrated Care Systems [ICS] have come into effect and are set to change the way health and care services are planned, paid for and delivered across England.

NEWS | Published July 6th 2022, 2:02 pm

PMQs: Johnson resists calls to resign and vows to “keep going” as more ministers quit

Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions, Boris Johnson has continued to resist calls to resign and vowed to “keep going” and deliver on the “colossal mandate” he was given by the British people at the 2019 general election.

NEWS | Published July 6th 2022, 9:09 am

PM unmoved despite resignations but pressure to go rises

Prime minister Boris Johnson has signalled his intent to stay on, despite the resignations of two cabinet ministers and a wave of junior ministers and aides as more Conservatives lost confidence in his leadership.

NEWS | Published July 6th 2022, 12:00 am

Bank of England: Banks should set aside higher shock buffers from next July

The Bank of England has said that banks in the UK must start to set aside more money to help absorb the impact of economic shocks.

NEWS | Published July 5th 2022, 6:05 am

PayByPhone announces appointment of Jonny Combe as new global CEO

PayByPhone, the global leader in mobile parking payments, has announced the appointment of Jonny Combe as global CEO.

NEWS | Published July 5th 2022, 12:00 am

Downing Street: PM was aware of historic Pincher allegations

Downing Street has said that prime minister, Boris Johnson, had been aware of allegations of sexual misconduct made against Chris Pincher MP, before he was appointed Tory deputy chief whip in February 2022.


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