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.
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.
Biden ‘completely’ rules out quitting 2024 bid as he sits for TV interview July 6, 2024 US President Joe Biden, fighting to save his endangered re-election effort, has defiantly said he is “completely” ruling out quitting his 2024 bid.
Election 2024: FTSE 100 in the red but midcap index maintains gains after Labour landslide July 5, 2024 Sterling was trading up around 0.1 per cent this morning at $1.277 while futures on the FTSE 100 edged up by around 0.2 per cent. Markets will open at 8am.
Election 2024: Which taxes will go up under Starmer’s Labour government? July 5, 2024 Tax and spend was one of the major points of contention during the election campaign. What will a Labour landslide mean for your taxes?
Election 2024: Keir Starmer makes first speech as PM outside Number 10: ‘Join my government of service’ July 5, 2024 Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged Brits to join his government of “service”, as he arrived in Downing Street, following Labour’s landslide election victory. The Labour leader came from Buckingham Palace where King Charles asked him to form a government, after winning some 412 seats and securing a majority. Arriving in Downing Street with his [...]
What a Labour landslide means for the UK economy July 5, 2024 Generating meaningful economic growth will be the defining mission for Keir Starmer's new Labour government, but how will he go about it?
What next for the Conservatives? July 5, 2024 After a sobering defeat, the Conservatives must find their soul again. How? By Thatcher’s advice: being for things, not just against them.
Election 2024: City groups urge strong partnership with Labour for economic stability July 5, 2024 City of London business groups are calling for the incoming Labour Government to prioritise the financial sector as the City reacts to the news of Labour's overwhelming win
Election 2024: Liz Truss loses seat to Labour as mammoth majority evaporates July 5, 2024 Liz Truss has lost her Nofolk seat to Labour after voters revolted against the former Prime Minister following her disastrous spell in office.