FTSE 250 private healthcare firm could see ‘increased demand’ under Labour June 26, 2024 The UK's second-largest private healthcare group could benefit if Labour wins the general election on 4 July, according to a leading broker, as the party vows to clear the NHS waiting list backlog over the next parliament.
FTSE 100 giant Natwest and Close Brothers set to benefit from Labour government, analysts say June 26, 2024 UK banking stocks are poised to enjoy a "good backdrop" if Labour wins the general election on 4 July, according to a leading broker, highlighting benefits for Natwest and Close Brothers.
Investors take punt on Labour despite some stock market concerns June 26, 2024 38 per cent of UK investors said they'd be voting Labour, compared to 23 per cent for the Conservatives, according to a survey conducted by Finimize.
Column: Leafleting, manifesto prep and a BBC debate: the final campaign push June 26, 2024 Like it or not, the six-week election campaign is finally drawing to a close - and come the early hours of July 5 we’re likely to have a new government.
Election 2024: Labour suspends candidate after Gambling Commission probe June 25, 2024 A Labour candidate has been suspended by the party after the Gambling Commission launched an investigation into him.
Next government will have to increase taxes ‘aggressively’ or ‘do a Liz Truss’ June 25, 2024 UK government debt could be at risk of a sell-off if the next government needs to increase borrowing by more than expected, a major investor in gilts has warned.
‘Moral mission’: Keir Starmer joined by Idris Elba in knife crime crackdown pledge June 25, 2024 Sir Keir Starmer and actor Idris Elba met the families of knife crime victims, as Labour announced its pledge to crackdown on dangerous knives.
Labour is still ‘ambivalent’ towards the City – we need celebration, says Federated Hermes chief June 25, 2024 Labour is still “ambivalent” towards the City and neither of the major parties have done enough to “celebrate” its achievements, according to the UK chief of Federated Hermes.
Election 2024: ‘Leaders are temporary’ – Starmer defends prior Corbyn support June 25, 2024 Sir Keir Starmer has defended his support for former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, insisting “leaders are temporary but parties are permanent”.
IFS: Labour and Conservative manifestos ‘singularly fail’ to address fiscal challenges June 24, 2024 The IFS called attention - yet again - to the fiscal 'trilemma' which will face the next government.