Starmer: Funding rules may be changed amid Musk’s interest in Farage’s Reform January 8, 2025 The government will look at potential reforms to political party funding, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as0 the Liberal Democrats raised the “spectre” of Elon Musk’s possible donation to Reform UK. Leader Sir Ed Davey asked the Prime Minister to change the rules around party funding amid the US businessman’s continued interest in British politics [...]
Lloyd’s of London CEO John Neal set to join Aon January 8, 2025 Lloyd's of London chief executive officer John Neal is set to leave his position this year to join Aon
Meta oversight co-chair: ‘Huge problems’ with Zuckerberg changes January 8, 2025 The co-chair of Meta’s oversight board has said there are “huge problems” with some of the changes Mark Zuckerberg has announced to the social media platforms’ content moderation, adding that members of the board are “not on board” with many of the reforms. Helle Thorning-Schmidt, who, as well as her role with Meta’s independent oversight [...]
UK stock funds suffer worst year on record as investors pull nearly £10bn January 8, 2025 UK-focused stock funds suffered their worst year on record last year as investors yanked nearly £10bn from the market, new figures have shown. While equity vehicles globally raked in a record £27.2bn through 2024, UK funds haemorrhaged some £9.6bn in their most sluggish year ever relative to the performance of the wider market, according to [...]
Two F1 races hang in balance after Belgian Grand Prix fate confirmed January 8, 2025 Formula 1 has confirmed that the historic Belgian Grand Prix will stop being an annual race in 2027. Under a new deal announced today, Spa will host races in the next three seasons and then begin a period of rotation with other European dates. It will take place in 2029 and 2031 but make way [...]
Audi R8 V10 GT RWD review: A last blast in a landmark supercar January 8, 2025 The R8 was Audi’s first supercar – and might be its last. R8 production has already stopped and it won’t be replaced. After 18 years, two generations and countless special editions, this run-out V10 GT RWD (one of 333 cars worldwide, and only 15 allocated to the UK) is the end of the road. I [...]
In defence of Starmer’s toboggan ride: Do we really want our Prime Minister to stand in line? January 8, 2025 Give Starmer a break, the leader of our country should absolute jump queues, writes former Downing Street comms chief Katie Perrior.
The inbox from hell? Headaches and unpredictability await Starmer in 2025 January 8, 2025 New year, new Keir? Jessica Frank-Keyes looks at the pitfalls, rivals and online trolls threatening to ruin the PM’s 2025 For politicians, the dawn of a New Year can represent the opportunity for a fresh start, while avoiding that dreaded Westminster word ‘reset’. But for Keir Starmer in particular, looking ahead to the next 12 [...]
Go further to revive the City of London, voters tell Starmer and Reeves January 8, 2025 Keir Starmer’s government must do more to support the City of London after a bruising year in which fresh IPOs have fallen off a cliff and scores of firms have been picked off by private buyers, a survey of voters has suggested. According to the first of a new monthly City AM/Freshwater Strategy poll, more [...]
Further delays will devastate the social care sector January 8, 2025 The government’s decision to delay social care reform will simply prolong the crisis. The sector needs decisions not inquiries, says Martin Jones Labour’s decision to delay a social care overhaul until 2028, announcing an independent commission led by Baroness Casey of Blackstock, is another devastating blow to a sector in desperate need of reform. For [...]