What is waiting in business secretary Jonathan Reynolds’ in-tray? July 8, 2024 Jonathan Reynolds’ in-tray is already piling up with urgent issues. We take a look at a few of the day one problems facing the new business secretary.
FTSE 100 today: London markets brace for caution amid French election deadlock July 8, 2024 Asian markets mixed, euro fell amid France election gridlock. Focus on UK GDP, Wall Street earnings, Fed Chair Powell's testimony, and US CPI.
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.
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.
Election 2024: What do the results look like in London and who is my MP? July 5, 2024 Labour have swept into power on the back of a landslide victory which has reduced the Conservatives to a rump force in London.
Election 2024: Sir Keir Starmer offers ‘sunlight of hope’ as he gives victory speech July 5, 2024 Sir Keir Starmer has pledged “change begins now” as he said Britain would be waking up to the news of a Labour government.
Election 2024: Rishi Sunak concedes as Labour wins General Election July 5, 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has conceded the General Election as Labour secured a majority on its way to a landslide victory.
Election 2024: Richard Holden clings onto Essex seat by 20 votes July 5, 2024 The Conservative Party chairman Richard Holden has clung onto his Essex seat of Basildon and Billericay by just 20 votes.