Wes Streeting: NHS is now an ‘economic growth department’ in bid to address long-term sickness July 9, 2024 "This is no longer simply a project services department," he said. "This is an economic growth department. And the health of the nation and the health of the economy are inextricably linked."
Reeves will be more hands on with the economy than the last Chancellor July 9, 2024 Reeves's endorsement for adopting an industrial strategy is a radical break from the past, Chris Dorrell writes
Tony Blair urges new government to harness ‘truly revolutionary’ potential of AI July 9, 2024 Tony Blair has urged the new Labour government to harness the "truly revolutionary" potential of AI to help radically reform the provision of public services.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for muted open amid sparse economic calendar July 9, 2024 Asian markets mirrored Wall Street's rise, with gold prices edging up. All eyes are on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's testimony.
Reeves makes a positive start on planning reform – but there’s plenty more to do July 8, 2024 Believe it when you see it was the attitude of many City economists to Labour's promised overhaul of the planning regime.
Bank of England’s Haskel prefers holding rates on back of ‘tight’ labour market July 8, 2024 A Bank of England rate-setter said he would prefer to leave interest rates on hold to ensure the surge in inflation has been decisively tamed.
Ruchir Sharma on bailouts, inequality and making markets free again July 8, 2024 A new book by Ruchir Sharma argues that a bigger state is exactly the wrong diagnosis for a government looking to boost growth.
French election: Markets stabilise after shock results lead to stalemate July 8, 2024 In 1962 president Charles De Gaulle expressed his frustration at the difficulties facing anyone governing France. "How can anyone govern a country with 246 varieties of cheese," he lamented.
Labour market continues to ease but pay growth accelerates, survey shows July 8, 2024 The latest survey from KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) showed that starting salary inflation for permanent roles increased at its fastest rate for eight months.
Business confidence edges higher but investment remains a ‘concern’ July 8, 2024 58 per cent of firms expect to see an increase in turnover over the next year compared with 56 per cent in the first quarter.