Election 2024: No party has ever come back from this far behind – but anything can happen May 22, 2024 Rishi Sunak has clearly decided that the risks of waiting outweigh the dangers of calling a general election when the polls are so dire
Election 2024: Rishi Sunak takes the plunge on July 4 vote May 22, 2024 As the press gathered at London's most famous front door, Sky News said it understood the speculation about an election was correct.
Election 2024: Is Keir Starmer ready for government? May 22, 2024 If the pledge card Keir Starmer launched last week is anything to go by, the still doesn’t know what it will actually deliver if it gets elected, says Will Cooling Last week Sir Keir Starmer put Labour’s election campaign on a new footing when he launched his pledge card. This attracted groans, as many commentators [...]
Microsoft chief: UK tech sector must ‘act assertively’ to stay ahead of global rivals May 22, 2024 Microsoft's UK boss has urged the nation's tech sector to "act assertively" and embrace artificial intelligence technology in order for the UK to stay ahead of international competition.
Virgin Money shareholders approve £2.9bn Nationwide takeover despite analyst warnings May 22, 2024 Virgin Money shareholders have given the green light for the bank to be acquired by Nationwide for £2.9bn, paving the way for the UK's biggest banking merger since the financial crisis.
Thames Water’s week from hell: Ofwat looks to act, resignations, anger and bonds May 22, 2024 The crisis at Thames Water intensified this week amid a cocktail of government warnings, resignations and threats from the regulator. This morning, the chancellor of the exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, slammed Britain’s biggest water company, saying he was “very cross at them.” His comments were in response to claims that Thames was planning to raise its [...]
Paula Vennells: Former Post Office chief denies she ‘ironed away disturbing complaints’ May 22, 2024 Former chief executive Paula Vennells has denied the Post Office used methods to “iron away” some “very disturbing complaints”.
Why this year’s London Tech Week looks set to be the biggest ever May 22, 2024 During London Tech Week, speakers from the government and across industry will focus on the topics du jour, such as the UK's AI ambitions.
Anglo American rejects new £39bn BHP bid but parties seek deal resolution in the ‘next seven days’ May 22, 2024 BHP has tabled a final £38bn offer for London-listed rival Anglo American as a deadline on a potential takeover closes this afternoon.
US Solar Fund survives vote to kill trust May 22, 2024 In the trust's annual general meeting yesterday, 35.4 per cent of investors voted for it to wrap up.
