UK-Germany: No post-Brexit youth mobility scheme but defence deal at ‘heart’ of treaty Politics A new UK-Germany treaty will have a fresh defence agreement “at its heart”, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he insisted there are no “plans” for a youth mobility scheme. The Prime Minister spoke at the German chancellery in Berlin alongside Chancellor Olaf Scholz during a press conference to announce the launch of talks for [...]
UK economy still Europe’s ‘bright spot’ after latest PMI surveys Economics The latest 'flash' purchasing managers' index (PMIs), released yesterday by S&P, showed that the UK maintained its advantage over rivals on the continent in August.
The Queen of Shops: Helen Dickinson on Brexit, Labour and the changing face of retail Retail and leisure Ali Lyon sits down with the head of the British Retail Consortium to discuss Brexit, Labour and the changing face of retail
Crawling back to the EU after Brexit will only end badly for Britain July 31, 2024 The new government is seeking closer ties to the EU, but Brussels will not be kind to a prodigal son, writes Paul Ormerod Clear signals are being emitted by Keir Starmer’s government on the European Union (EU). A much closer relationship is being sought on a wide range of issues such as trade and defence. [...]
US confidence in UK business environment improves but concerns over tax grow July 24, 2024 US confidence in the UK's business environment increased for the first time in two years, according to a survey, but American firms were also increasingly nervous about the tax regime.
Sir Tim Martin: Wetherspoon boss on Brexit, his successor and how he lost £100m July 16, 2024 Wetherspoon boss Sir Tim Martin reveals the toll being a prominent Brexit campaigner had on him, succession plans and how he once lost £100m.
What’s to blame for Tory woes? Boris Johnson and Brexit July 9, 2024 If Boris Johnson hadn’t backed Brexit, the Tories could still be in power – and further pandering to the right will only push voters further into the pinstripe embrace of Nigel Farage, argues Alys Denby As an endorsement of Keir Starmer, this election result was equivocal. His thumping majority was won with a vote share [...]
The Notebook: Will Labour have the City’s back? July 2, 2024 Lucy McNulty, editor of Following the Rules podcast, takes the notebook pen to talk politics, Brexit, and the need to celebrate the City.
The Notebook: Rejoining the EU is the single biggest way to kickstart growth July 1, 2024 Rejoining the EU is the single biggest thing Labour could to to kickstart the economy, writes James Chapman.
Foreign investment edges down as both parties pitch Britain as global hub June 27, 2024 Figures released by the Department of Business and Trade (DBT) showed that there were 1,555 overseas investment projects in the UK in the 2024 fiscal year.