Also known as: Chancellor John Healey
John Healey — UK Chancellor and Defence Minister who negotiated with US over diesel exports and committed UK military assets to Strait of Hormuz defence.
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… The UK will also urge allies to step up pressure on Russia, with Chancellor John Healey using International Monetary Fund meetings to call for a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG). …
Burnham says he wants to ‘repair bridges’ between Ukraine and USJoy Online
… nar, organised to provide clarity on Ignite’s business model, products, technology and vision for entrepreneurship in Africa, was also addressed by top executives including Venu Johl, Chief Market Development Officer; Dr Shafi Shaik, Product Specialist at Sanarey; and John Healey …
Ignite Social Enterprise to partner Ghanaian watch manufacturer to boost global salesJoy Online
… y exceeding its initial expectations The webinar, organised to provide clarity on Ignite’s business model, products, technology and vision for entrepreneurship in Africa, was also addressed by top executives including Dr Shafi Shaik, Product Specialist at Sanarey; and John Healey …
Ignite Social Enterprise does not condone fraud – Bola RayJoy Online
The UK is in talks with US authorities over a potential stoppage of diesel exports and has started preparing for a ban, Chancellor John Healey has told BBC News. …
UK tries to stop Trump’s diesel export banJoy Online
… Looking ahead to his first Budget, which will be delivered by Chancellor John Healey on 28 October, Burnham said: “We will take difficult decisions to make sure the economy remains on track.” Commenting on inflation, shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith said the government’s “jobs t …
Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higherJoy Online
… Chancellor John Healey is considering a bid to join the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), not long after his predecessor Rachel Reeves rejected the idea. …
UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by CanadaJoy Online
… The meeting comes as Chancellor John Healey prepares for his first Budget next month, with rising borrowing costs in recent weeks adding to the pressure on government finances. …
‘Culture shift’ needed in how UK does business, PM urgesJoy Online
… He added that the contest would result in “a costly by-election for taxpayers at a time when Andy Burnham and John Healey are plotting tax rises on hard-working families across the country.” Conversely, loyalists defended Starmer’s legacy of turning the party’s electoral fortunes …
Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stand down as MP to focus on world affairsJoy Online
… It comes after John Healey at the weekend vowed the government would act on any price gouging due to the Iran war. …
Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war beganJoy Online
… His Chancellor, John Healey, resigned from the previous government, saying that unless a commitment was made to spend that amount by 2030, the country would not be safe. …
Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump ‘if right for Britain’Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he will try to "repair bridges" between Ukraine and the United States ahead of a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street. Burnham pledged further military and financial support for Ukraine and indicated the UK will accelerate delivery of air defence missiles to Kyiv and promise additional sanctions against Russia.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he will try to "repair bridges" between Ukraine and the United States ahead of a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street. Burnham pledged further military and financial support for Ukraine and indicated the UK will accelerate delivery of air defence missiles to Kyiv and promise additional sanctions against Russia.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ignite Social Enterprise Limited has announced plans to partner with a Ghanaian watch manufacturer to promote Made-in-Ghana watches on the global market through its e-commerce platform, as part of efforts to showcase local craftsmanship and enhance the competitiveness of local brands internationally.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Bola Ray, a Global Advisory Board Member of Ignite Social Enterprise Limited, assured the public that the company's business model is credible and fraud-free, cautioning against unscrupulous individuals seeking to exploit the brand name to defraud the public. Ignite stated it is not an investment company and does not take deposits from people.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK is in talks with US authorities over a potential diesel export stoppage and preparing contingencies, Chancellor John Healey has said. UK diesel prices reached record highs on Monday amid global supply pressures, and US President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
UK inflation accelerated to 3.1% in the year to August, up from 2.9%, driven by rises in petrol, diesel, and airfares. Motor fuel prices rose 23% compared to August last year as Middle East conflict disrupted global oil supplies and petrol hit its highest price in nearly four years.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK government is discussing joining the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, a global investment bank led by Canada that would allow governments to borrow at lower costs for defence spending, though Treasury officials said no decision has been made yet.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Andy Burnham says the UK needs a "culture shift" in how it does business and that the government should back those who take risks and give local leaders power to work with companies. The statement comes ahead of a meeting with major business heads including BP, Shell, HSBC, and others.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced he will leave the House of Commons as Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras to focus on global issues including defence, security, trade and technology.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Fuel theft from UK petrol stations has risen by a fifth in the five months since the Iran conflict began on 28 February, with the estimated value of stolen fuel reaching £194,000 per day — a 48% increase compared with the five months prior, according to industry analysis by Forecourt Eye.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he would be willing to call out Donald Trump if it served Britain's national interest, describing their first exchange as warm but refusing to commit to trusting the US president. He expressed concern about Trump starting a conflict with Iran and said he would voice disagreement with the president when needed.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
BAE Systems boss warns the UK has been complacent about foreign attack risk and says defence spending must increase beyond current plans to meet a 3.5% GDP target by 2035. He notes that Russia and Ukraine have become adept at using autonomous weapons like drones, and that the UK must develop counter-capabilities.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Andy Burnham, the new UK prime minister, is set to announce new support to help people with the cost of living crisis as his cabinet meets for the first time. He has vowed to provide "breathing space" for households struggling with costs and pledged to set out details on Tuesday.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Andy Burnham, the new UK prime minister, is set to announce support for households struggling with the cost of living crisis on Tuesday. Burnham has appointed a cabinet including John Healey as chancellor and Ed Miliband as foreign secretary, and pledged to provide "breathing space" for people facing financial hardship.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The US, UK, and Australia will develop uncrewed undersea vehicle technology to protect undersea cables and boost defence under their Aukus military alliance, with the UK contributing £150m and the technology expected to be ready by next year.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK will contribute drones, fighter jets, a warship and autonomous mine-detection systems to a multinational mission protecting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, announced by Defence Minister John Healey at a virtual summit. More than 40 nations are involved in the effort, which follows months of Iranian control of the waterway in retaliation for US and Israeli attacks.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran's response to US proposals to end the war as "totally unacceptable". Iran's proposal, sent via Pakistan as mediator, included an immediate end to the war on all fronts, a halt to a US naval blockade, and guarantees of no further attacks on Iran.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Sir Keir Starmer has resisted calls to resign as prime minister after Labour suffered significant election losses across England, Scotland, and Wales, including ending its 27-year rule in Wales. Reform UK emerged as the big winner, picking up more than 1,400 seats in England and leading polling estimates with 26% of the vote share.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →