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.
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.
‘Impossible’ to say government will stop early release of prisoners – Starmer July 6, 2024 It is “impossible” to say the government will stop the early release of prisoners, Keir Starmer has said.
Starmer: Rwanda deportation scheme is ‘dead and buried’ July 6, 2024 The troubled Rwanda deportation policy introduced by the former Conservative government is “dead and buried”, Keir Starmer 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”.
Former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt rules out Tory leadership bid July 6, 2024 Ex-Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has ruled himself out of the race to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader after the crushing election defeat to Labour.
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.