City ‘stands ready’ to work with new Labour government on growth July 8, 2024 Business lobby groups and the City of London have said the sector “stands ready” to work with Keir Starmer’s new Labour government on realising growth.
What is waiting in business secretary Jonathan Reynolds’ in-tray? July 8, 2024 Jonathan Reynolds’ in-tray is already piling up with urgent issues. We take a look at a few of the day one problems facing the new business secretary.
UK economy expected to ‘bounce back’ on services strength after April’s stagnation July 7, 2024 A recovery in the UK's all-important services sector is expected to help push the economy back into growth in May.
Tata Steel: Labour will ‘make sure’ job guarantees a part of Port Talbot deal July 7, 2024 Tata has closed one of two massive blast furnaces at Port Talbot and has plans to shut down the second in September.
EU would give ‘fair hearing’ to plans to improve relationship, Irish PM says July 7, 2024 EU leaders would give Keir Starmer a “fair hearing” on plans for “ironing out practical issues” between the UK and Europe, the Irish Prime Minister said.
UK should ‘explore’ closer trade relations with EU, Jonathan Reynolds says July 7, 2024 The UK should “explore opportunities” for closer trade relations with the European Union (EU), Jonathan Reynolds has said.
Election 2024: What do the results look like in London and who is my MP? July 5, 2024 Labour have swept into power on the back of a landslide victory which has reduced the Conservatives to a rump force in London.
Election 2024: Sir Keir Starmer offers ‘sunlight of hope’ as he gives victory speech July 5, 2024 Sir Keir Starmer has pledged “change begins now” as he said Britain would be waking up to the news of a Labour government.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher as Labour seen winning July 5, 2024 Asian stocks hit record highs; pound steady post-Labour win, gold traded higher; investors eye US jobs data.
Election 2024: Richard Holden clings onto Essex seat by 20 votes July 5, 2024 The Conservative Party chairman Richard Holden has clung onto his Essex seat of Basildon and Billericay by just 20 votes.