FTSE 100 today: London markets brace for caution amid French election deadlock July 8, 2024 Asian markets mixed, euro fell amid France election gridlock. Focus on UK GDP, Wall Street earnings, Fed Chair Powell's testimony, and US CPI.
EU would give ‘fair hearing’ to plans to improve relationship, Irish PM says July 7, 2024 EU leaders would give Keir Starmer a “fair hearing” on plans for “ironing out practical issues” between the UK and Europe, the Irish Prime Minister said.
UK should ‘explore’ closer trade relations with EU, Jonathan Reynolds says July 7, 2024 The UK should “explore opportunities” for closer trade relations with the European Union (EU), Jonathan Reynolds has said.
Keir Starmer names top team as Rachel Reeves confirmed as first female Chancellor July 5, 2024 Rachel Reeves was confirmed as the first female Chancellor in British history.
Election 2024: Which taxes will go up under Starmer’s Labour government? July 5, 2024 Tax and spend was one of the major points of contention during the election campaign. What will a Labour landslide mean for your taxes?
Election 2024: Keir Starmer makes first speech as PM outside Number 10: ‘Join my government of service’ July 5, 2024 Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged Brits to join his government of “service”, as he arrived in Downing Street, following Labour’s landslide election victory. The Labour leader came from Buckingham Palace where King Charles asked him to form a government, after winning some 412 seats and securing a majority. Arriving in Downing Street with his [...]
Election 2024: ‘I am sorry’ – Sunak to resign as PM and Tory leader as he leaves Downing Street July 5, 2024 Speaking in Downing Street, Sunak said: “I have heard your anger, your disappointment - and I take responsibility for this loss… I am sorry.”
Election 2024: Jeremy Hunt clings on amid bloodbath of Tory big beasts July 5, 2024 Jeremy Hunt has clung on to his Surrey seat as scores of former cabinet colleagues were ousted in a bloodbath of Tory big beasts around the country.
This shallow but broad landslide must not hold back Starmer’s ambitions July 5, 2024 Keir Starmer is Prime Minister. Now the hard bit starts for the Labour leader.
Election 2024: City groups urge strong partnership with Labour for economic stability July 5, 2024 City of London business groups are calling for the incoming Labour Government to prioritise the financial sector as the City reacts to the news of Labour's overwhelming win