‘Bond market tantrum risks’: Gilt traders brace for Labour leftward pivot as Starmer future uncertain
Sir Vince Cable’s ‘erotic spasm’ gaffe overshadows his Lib Dem conference speech September 18, 2018 Lib Dem leader Sir Vince Cable overshadowed his own conference speech by stumbling over his words during a key attack on Brexit. In a much-trailed line, the former Business Secretary was due to describe the vote to leave the EU as an "erotic spasm". However, the 75-year-old failed to rise to the occasion at the [...]
UK and US should have mutual recognition of financial sectors on ‘day one’ of a post-Brexit trade deal, says new report September 18, 2018 The UK and US should seek an immediate system of mutual recognition to deepen trade in financial and professional services, according to a new report produced by policy experts from both sides of the Atlantic. The proposal is one of a range of suggestions put forward by a group of 11 think tanks in a [...]
UK and US should have mutual recognition of financial sectors on ‘day one’ of a post-Brexit trade deal, says new report September 18, 2018 The UK and US should seek an immediate system of mutual recognition to deepen trade in financial and professional services, according to a new report produced by policy experts from both sides of the Atlantic. The proposal is one of a range of suggestions put forward by a group of 11 think tanks in a [...]
Business groups welcome call for end to high-skilled cap but concerned on lower-skilled limits September 18, 2018 Business groups today welcomed recommendations to scrap a cap on high-skilled workers in a major report commissioned by the government, but expressed serious concerns over the call for a limit on lower-skilled workers. Jane Gratton, head of business environment and skills at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “From the perspective of businesses facing severe [...]
Business groups welcome call for end to high-skilled cap but concerned on lower-skilled limits September 18, 2018 Business groups today welcomed recommendations to scrap a cap on high-skilled workers in a major report commissioned by the government, but expressed serious concerns over the call for a limit on lower-skilled workers. Jane Gratton, head of business environment and skills at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “From the perspective of businesses facing severe [...]
Labour has faced crises before, but this is uncharted territory September 18, 2018 After a summer of turbulence, the Labour party conference will get underway in Liverpool next week. The stories swirling around the run-up centre on the current maelstrom of fanatical support for Jeremy Corbyn, the increasing despondence of moderate MPs, accusations of antisemitism at the heart of the party, all against a backdrop of online discussion [...]
Labour has faced crises before, but this is uncharted territory September 18, 2018 After a summer of turbulence, the Labour party conference will get underway in Liverpool next week. The stories swirling around the run-up centre on the current maelstrom of fanatical support for Jeremy Corbyn, the increasing despondence of moderate MPs, accusations of antisemitism at the heart of the party, all against a backdrop of online discussion [...]
Major report recommends end to migration cap for highly skilled workers September 18, 2018 The government should make it easier for highly skilled workers to come to the UK, according to a major report from an independent committee tasked with examining the migration system. Reforms proposed by the Migration Advisory Committee (Mac) include abolishing caps on tier 2 visas for high- and medium-skilled workers, and streamlining the application system. [...]
Major report recommends end to migration cap for highly skilled workers September 18, 2018 The government should make it easier for highly skilled workers to come to the UK, according to a major report from an independent committee tasked with examining the migration system. Reforms proposed by the Migration Advisory Committee (Mac) include abolishing caps on tier 2 visas for high- and medium-skilled workers, and streamlining the application system. [...]
China says it has ‘no choice’ but to retaliate to new wave of US tariffs September 18, 2018 China today said it has "no choice" but to retaliate to against America's decision to levy 10 per cent tariffs on $200bn (£150bn) worth of Chinese goods. The commerce industry said in a statement to Reuters that China would respond to the US action "to protect its legitimate rights and interests and order in international free trade". Read more: [...]