UK economy expected to ‘bounce back’ on services strength after April’s stagnation July 7, 2024 A recovery in the UK's all-important services sector is expected to help push the economy back into growth in May.
Tata Steel: Labour will ‘make sure’ job guarantees a part of Port Talbot deal July 7, 2024 Tata has closed one of two massive blast furnaces at Port Talbot and has plans to shut down the second in September.
Shein London Stock Exchange float would trigger talks on tax, Reynolds suggests July 7, 2024 Shein would be expected to meet “ethical and moral targets” on “all aspects of business” if it lists in London, the business secretary said.
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.
Starmer says ‘tough decisions’ will have to be taken when quizzed about tax July 6, 2024 Keir Starmer has said he will have to take “tough decisions” when asked about tax hikes as he vowed to approach challenges with a “raw honesty”.
Starmer’s first Cabinet ‘the most diverse on record for education background’ July 6, 2024 Keir Starmer’s first Cabinet is the most diverse on record in terms of education background, analysis has shown.
Huge amount of work to do, Starmer tells ministers at first Cabinet meeting July 6, 2024 Keir Starmer told ministers there was a “huge amount of work to do” as he chaired the first meeting of his new Cabinet on his first full day in Downing Street.
Timpson boss and Covid adviser Patrick Vallance join Keir Starmer’s government July 6, 2024 Keir Starmer has named Timpson boss James Timpson and former chief scientific adviser to the government Patrick Vallance as junior ministers after Labour's historic election victory.
Junior doctor talks to ‘start next week’ – Streeting July 6, 2024 Junior doctors in England will restart negotiations with the Government next week, the new Health and Social Care Secretary has announced.