An election this year may not free up much private investment February 6, 2024 Debates around the election and the future direction of the UK’s economic policy have been framed by two parallel narratives.
Financial services should get out of London to find new talent, education secretary says February 6, 2024 Financial services firms should “get out more” to attract talent, Gillian Keegan has said.
King Charles has cancer, Buckingham Palace confirms this evening February 5, 2024 King Charles has cancer, the Royal Household has confirmed, but remains "wholly positive" about treatment
AI code of conduct ‘always doomed to fail’ say UK lawyers as guidance shelved February 5, 2024 City lawyers have said a voluntary code of conduct for artificial intelligence (AI) was "always doomed to fail".
Starmer’s prawn cocktail offensive is just that: palatable but lacking substance February 5, 2024 Labour’s plan to boost business is hard to oppose, but only because it has nothing to say, writes Eliot Wilson.
Minister insists military is ‘ready’ after report warns UK too weak for war with Russia February 4, 2024 A government minister has insisted the UK’s military services “are ready to be there” after a report claimed Britain was too weak to conduct a war with Russia.
Minister to discuss handing Post Office ownership to workers February 4, 2024 The Post Office minister is set to discuss the possibility of moving to a new ownership structure at a meeting with workers.
Labour considers watering down plans for a private equity tax raid February 4, 2024 Labour could be preparing to water down plans for a private equity tax raid over fears it could put off potential investors.
Spring Budget 2024: Tourist tax under review ahead of next week’s statement February 4, 2024 The so-called ‘tourist tax’ is under review ahead of the Spring Budget, according to reports, indicating the Treasury could ditch the policy.
Stop Red Sea attacks, foreign secretary tells Houthis after latest UK-US air strikes February 4, 2024 The Foreign Secretary has implored the Houthis to stop their “reckless” attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea following the latest UK-US air strikes.