Wes Streeting: NHS is now an ‘economic growth department’ in bid to address long-term sickness July 9, 2024 "This is no longer simply a project services department," he said. "This is an economic growth department. And the health of the nation and the health of the economy are inextricably linked."
Amazon workers begin vote on historic union ballot July 9, 2024 More than 3,000 staff at Amazon's Coventry site are taking part in the vote, which will last until July 13. The result is expected two days later.
‘Bag ready’ private equity execs more worried about Reeves’ carry policy than Corbyn July 9, 2024 Private equity execs are "bag ready" to leave the UK to avoid Labour's carried interest policy, with some City lawyers giving more legal advice than then when Corbyn was leader, leading industry figures and advisers have said.
Tony Blair urges new government to harness ‘truly revolutionary’ potential of AI July 9, 2024 Tony Blair has urged the new Labour government to harness the "truly revolutionary" potential of AI to help radically reform the provision of public services.
How realistic is Labour’s plan to reform the planning system? July 9, 2024 Labour has promised to move fast and break things to get Britain building again, but will their plan actually work?
Reeves makes a positive start on planning reform – but there’s plenty more to do July 8, 2024 Believe it when you see it was the attitude of many City economists to Labour's promised overhaul of the planning regime.
London’s prime property market looks set for a recovery under Labour July 8, 2024 A more stable political and economic situation should provide another boost, making London—and the UK as a whole—a more attractive place to live, work, and invest.
Ruchir Sharma on bailouts, inequality and making markets free again July 8, 2024 A new book by Ruchir Sharma argues that a bigger state is exactly the wrong diagnosis for a government looking to boost growth.
The Notebook: Freedom of speech at risk under Labour’s online safety plans July 8, 2024 Silkie Carlo tells us what to expect from Labour's online safety plans - and how they might put personal rights at risk.
The City of London welcomes Labour – but we need investment and we need more risks July 8, 2024 Economic growth is Starmer's greatest challenge, but the City is ready to tackle it, writes Lord Mayor of London Michael Mainelli.