Where are Andy Burnham’s economic advisers? Politics Andy Burnham’s allies boasted that highly-regarded economists had been lured as advisers. Mauricio Alencar and Ali Lyon report on the non-appointments of some of Britain’s best economists – and what the Prime Minister and Chancellor’s new teams look like. In the end, all it took was a few rumours. In the weeks leading up to [...]
UK banks fear a ‘disaster’ with Ed Miliband as Chancellor Banking City banks are fretting over the prospect of Ed Miliband as Chancellor as Andy Burnham mulls who he will give the keys to Number 11. The banking industry is bracing for a shake-up at the Treasury and fears it could be hit with a fresh raft of taxes under a new Chancellor while key deregulatory [...]
I’m 50 – but I feel young dining at Simpson’s in the Strand Life&Style Happy birthday to our top columnist – 50 years young and still eating out every night, especially at Simpson’s in Strand where he feels half his age As I turned 50 this weekend, with a solid celebration at Quaglino’s, a friendly journalist advised me that when it comes to writing, less is more. Or in [...]
Cabinet ministers urge Starmer to set path for succession May 11, 2026 Keir Starmer’s Downing Street operation was plunged into a full-blown crisis on Monday, after three cabinet ministers urged him to set a timeline for his resignation despite the robust defence of his premiership he launched in a make-or-break stump speech earlier in the day. Speculation over the future of his government reached fever pitch into [...]
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Sadiq Khan plans to hike London council tax bills by 8.6 per cent December 19, 2023 Sadiq Khan has unveiled plans to hike Londoners’ council tax bills by almost £40 as he prepares to stand for a record reelection to a third term in office.
Developers must make the most of London’s rich history and not rely on retail alone October 6, 2023 Property developers can no longer depend on traditional retail for survivial and must engage with London's unique and varied history to ensure successful regeneration, Trevor Morriss writes
What to expect from our MPs before the end of the year September 4, 2023 The long weeks of parliamentary recess for MPs have finally drawn to a close. Next year's election campaign has already begun.
Pubs push on with demand to loosen licensing laws after World Cup sales boost August 22, 2023 Pubs are continuing with their demands to amend the country’s licensing laws to permit them to sell alcohol earlier in the day on special occasions. Calls to change the law were ignited in the run up to the Women’s World Cup final. Typically, trading laws only prohibit pubs from pouring drinks from 11:00am, so many [...]