The Notebook: No state visit for President Trump? What a mistake November 19, 2024 If we know anything about Trump, it's that he likes a bit of show business. Not inviting him for a 2025 state visit is a big mistake, writes Michael Martins.
UK M&A set for ‘sustained increase’ after Budget and Trump victory November 14, 2024 British M&A activity is expected to ramp up going into 2025, City advisers have said, as dealmakers feel more certainty following the Budget and US presidential election.
US election shows voters care more about inflation than growth November 12, 2024 Donald Trump's re-election as President has raised fundamental questions for Labour's economic and political agenda, writes Chris Dorrell
Top City advisor tipped for US ambassador role November 11, 2024 Peter Mandelson, the Labour former minister and president of advisory firm Global Counsel, is reportedly a front runner to take over as British ambassador to the United States. Lord Mandelson is said to be in the running to replace Dame Karen Pierce, who was appointed in 2020 and will remain in Washington until after Trump’s [...]
Trump promises to ‘stop the wars’ following election victory November 6, 2024 Donald Trump said he was going to “stop the wars” in his victory speech today, raising huge questions about how his presidency could alter the course of major conflicts in Europe and the Middle East.
McIlroy: Smartest man Elon Musk can solve golf merger question November 6, 2024 Rory McIlroy believes “smartest man in the world” Elon Musk and US President elect Donald Trump can help solve the impasse plaguing global golf. The PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf have been negotiating a deal that could unite the major factions of the sport under one banner but those talks, which [...]
Analysis: What does Trump’s victory mean for the UK? November 6, 2024 Donald Trump’s political resurgence poses important questions for the UK and the wider world. After securing the requisite 270 electoral college votes, Trump is on course to return to the White House as the 47th President of the United States, in January. And from his dealings with global leaders, the UK-US special relationship, to military [...]
FTSE 100 falls back as traders digest Trump presidency November 6, 2024 The FTSE 100 pared its gains and sterling tumbled on Wednesday as traders digested how Donald Trump's presidency will impact the global economy and the UK.
Keir Starmer congratulates Trump on ‘historic election victory’ November 6, 2024 Prime Minister Keir Starmer has congratulated Donald Trump on an “historic election victory” as the former president prepares for a return to the White House. In a post on X, Starmer said that “I look forward to working with you in the years ahead”. “As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in [...]
Watch the US election all night long at these five London bars November 5, 2024 It’s the most stressful a US election has felt in London in a long time, as Trump looms over a potential second term in office. City traders are holding off on betting on the dollar while one senior UK politician told City AM we must unite behind the outcome whichever way it swings. But until [...]