Economic performance under Labour and Conservative governments: a reckoning May 29, 2024 Voter apathy over the upcoming election is rational – history suggests the economic outcome will be broadly the same regardless of whether Labour or the Conservatives form the next government, says Paul Ormerod The election campaign has kicked off and already the air is thick with promises and counter-promises. Despite all the efforts of politicians [...]
Rugby league chiefs demand £100m boost from next Prime Minister May 28, 2024 Rugby League chiefs in England have demanded a £100m support package from the next Prime Minister, insisting the investment can transform the game and level the playing field in northern communities. The Rugby Football League (RFL) on Tuesday wrote to party leaders to call on them to invest in the game. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, [...]
Election 2024: Starmer defends ‘fantastic’ business endorsements against criticisms May 28, 2024 Keir Starmer has defended his “fantastic” list of business endorsements against criticisms that it lacks FTSE 100 CEOs and appears to endorse fire and rehire.
MI5 warns of threats from Russia and China in general election May 28, 2024 MPs have warned of possible foreign interference from China, Russia, North Korea and Iran during the upcoming general election.
Election 2024: UK crises made worse by ‘Conservative choices’, Reeves says May 28, 2024 The UK’s “unique exposure” to economic crises “can only be explained by choices made by Conservative governments”, Labour’s Rachel Reeves has argued.
General Election 2024: Labour backs British ISA plans but Natwest share sale under ‘review’ May 28, 2024 The Labour party has confirmed it will push ahead with the government’s plans to introduce a British ISA if elected to power but will keep the much-hyped sale of Natwest shares under “review”, City A.M. can reveal.
Week ahead: Markets mostly unmoved by-election campaigning May 28, 2024 Markets have shown little reaction to the news that Britain will be going to the polls on July 4, with the future path of interest rates still front and centre for investors.
Would Labour’s plans for a British sovereign wealth fund work? May 28, 2024 While we don’t know the details of a Labour manifesto yet, we do have one solid commitment from them: a sovereign wealth fund. “The National Wealth Fund will be a crucial tool in our armoury towards bringing about growth,” shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has said. Senior City figures have been calling for the establishment of [...]
Only Labour can deliver the stability businesses need May 28, 2024 Under the Conservatives, entrepreneurs have lived with chaos, drama and – from time to time – farce. Stability will give business leaders confidence and with confidence comes growth, says Paul Lindley Business confidence makes and breaks companies. When governments destroy that confidence, they can destroy entrepreneurs too. Soon after founding and launching Ella’s Kitchen – [...]
Election 2024: Rachel Reeves to pledge ‘most pro-growth Treasury in history’ May 27, 2024 Rachel Reeves will pledge to “lead the most pro-growth Treasury in our country’s history”, if elected as Chancellor on July 4.