Budding economic recovery set to support sterling in weeks ahead, analysts argue February 26, 2024 A budding economic recovery and a later start to the Bank of England's interest rate cuts will support sterling over the coming weeks.
Labour are chasing the rural vote, but Starmer is no champion of the shires February 26, 2024 The Labour leader will have his work cut out convincing voters in the countryside that he has their interests at heart, says Eliot Wilson
Now is not the time for opportunistic personal tax cuts February 25, 2024 The government may think Slashing Income Tax or National Insurance will win votes, but boosting growth and restoring the UK's reputation as a stable place to invest should be the priority, says John Dickie
‘Not for EU’ food labelling plans already affecting investment in UK manufacturing February 23, 2024 Plans to introduce ‘not for EU’ labelling on food products across the whole of the UK is already “having an impact on investment”, one expert has warned.
Digital training programme for businesses launched in latest push for growth February 22, 2024 The latest UK government-funded programme to boost small business growth will give London entrepreneurs free access to digital training and tools until 2025.
Let’s be honest, the UK will never grow all its own food – nor should it February 22, 2024 By scaremongering about food security and pledging to protect farmers, the Prime Minister is pandering to vested interests, says Matthew Lesh
Treasury slams City reform critics as ‘inconsistent’ despite lack of progress February 21, 2024 The Treasury has hit back at suggestions its landmark package of City reform is a “damp squib” today, describing the claims as “inconsistent” and claiming it is moving as fast as it can.
Why hasn’t the UK signed more trade deals? February 21, 2024 As Kemi Badenoch is dragged into a new political row over the status of trade talks with Canada, Jessica Frank-Keyes asks whether the UK's trade strategy is really working.
The Debate: Would citizens’ assemblies improve our democracy? February 21, 2024 City A.M.’s weekly feature takes the fiercest water-cooler debates and pits two candidates head to head before delivering The Judge’s ultimate verdict. This week: Should the UK introduce citizens’ assemblies? Yes: In Ireland, citizens’ assemblies helped identify a new consensus point for abortion rights The 24-hour-long ‘moment’ we just experienced around citizens’ assemblies has been [...]
One clear trend from London Fashion Week? The tourist tax is failing retail February 21, 2024 London's fashion scene is envied globally, but getting rid of tax-free shopping is an own goal for our retail sector, writes Dee Corsi.