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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FEATURES | Published February 13th 2022, 10:10 am

Arundel Church of England Primary School rugby partnership brings more girls into the game

A fruitful partnership between Arundel Church of England Primary School in West Sussex and nearby Worthing Rugby Football Club has resulted in more girls becoming involved in the sport.

FEATURES | Published February 11th 2022, 12:00 am

Sir Keir Starmer says Labour is committed to NATO on visit to alliance headquarters

During his visit to NATO headquarters in Brussels on Thursday, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said that his party’s support for the alliance was “unshakeable”, after being questioned on Labour's defence policy under his predecessor, Jeremy Corbyn.

FEATURES | Published February 10th 2022, 12:12 pm

Met Police commissioner vows to fight on and eradicate ill conduct within the force

Metropolitan Police commissioner Dame Cressida Dick has vowed to eradicate “disgusting behaviour” within the force and declared that she has “absolutely no intention” of quitting her position.

FEATURES | Published February 10th 2022, 10:10 am

Russia must respect Ukrainian sovereignty, Truss says on visit to Moscow

UK foreign secretary Liz Truss has called on Russia to abandon its “Cold War rhetoric” and “respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine” during a diplomatic visit to Moscow.

FEATURES | Published February 10th 2022, 8:08 am

UCG reveals plans for future London campus

The United Colleges Group [UCG] has announced plans for the creation of a new world-class education facility in the London Borough of Brent.

FEATURES | Published February 9th 2022, 4:04 pm

PMQs: Johnson says remaining Covid rules could go this month

Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that all remaining Covid restrictions, including self-isolation laws, will be scrapped this month if positive trends in the data continue.

FEATURES | Published February 8th 2022, 2:02 pm

Cabinet reshuffle: Rees-Mogg handed new ministerial role, Heaton-Harris named chief Tory whip

Prime minister Boris Johnson has appointed Jacob Rees-Mogg as minister for Brexit opportunities and government efficiency, while Chris Heaton-Harris has been named the new Conservative chief whip.

FEATURES | Published February 7th 2022, 4:04 pm

Government delays unveiling plans to tackle NHS backlog

An intervention from the Treasury has forced health secretary Sajid Javid to delay the unveiling of plans to address the NHS backlog of patients waiting for elective procedures, The Telegraph reports.

FEATURES | Published February 4th 2022, 3:03 pm

DUP leader Donaldson talks up need to resolve NI Protocol to form future government

Democratic Unionist Party [DUP] leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, has said that issues around the Northern Ireland Protocol must be resolved or it will become “difficult” for his party to form a government after the next Assembly election.

FEATURES | Published February 4th 2022, 10:10 am

Tories retain Southend West in by-election as pressure piles on PM

The Conservatives have held the Southend West constituency following a by-election contest which saw a meagre turnout of 24 per cent. Meanwhile, more of prime minister Boris Johnson's senior aides have resigned over the Downing Street 'partygate' scandal.

FEATURES | Published February 4th 2022, 12:00 am

Northern Ireland first minister and PM’s policy chief both resign

A fresh political crisis has been triggered in Northern Ireland as first minister, Paul Givan, announced his resignation on Thursday. Elsewhere, prime minister Boris Johnson’s head of policy, Munira Mirza, has stepped down over remarks made by the PM toward Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer.

FEATURES | Published February 3rd 2022, 1:01 pm

Cost-of-living crisis: Sunak announces energy bill rebates to help households

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that millions of households will be eligible to receive energy bill rebates of up to £350 to help ease the burden of rising prices.

FEATURES | Published February 2nd 2022, 2:02 pm

Gove unveils levelling up strategy to be enacted until 2030

Levelling Up secretary Michael Gove has revealed the government’s plans to improve public services across the country and close the gap between the wealthy and so-called left-behind areas of the nation.

FEATURES | Published February 1st 2022, 12:00 am

PM eyes shake-up of retained EU laws

Prime minister Boris Johnson has said this week that his plans for a “Brexit Freedoms Bill” will help overhaul EU-era regulations that are still active in the UK and entice foreign investment.


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