Labour is desperate for hope – the budget will be biggest test yet
Once again, the government's narrative on the economy is shifting. After a summer warning of tax rises and cuts to deal...
Politics
Starmer to hail more than £50bn in investment at key summit
The government will on Monday welcome more than £50bn of investment in the British economy as Sir Keir Starmer tries...
Employer national insurance could rise in budget, minister suggests
The business secretary has suggested the government could put up national insurance for employers in the budget without breaking its...
‘We had conversation’ with P&O Ferries owner, says minister, after criticism ‘put £1bn investment under review’
The government had to "have a conversation" in order to secure the landmark DP World investment announcement that was reportedly...
Keir Starmer’s first 100 days in office: The verdict is in, and it isn’t good
Sir Keir Starmer is marking his first 100 days in office. When his press spokesperson was asked ahead of the...
Labour is desperate for hope – the budget will be biggest test yet
Once again, the government's narrative on the economy is shifting. After a summer warning of tax rises and cuts to deal...
‘For public to judge’ if PM’s first 100 days a success – Downing Street
It is "for the public to judge" whether Labour's first 100 days of government has gone well, Downing Street said...
Business jitters ahead of chancellor Rachel Reeves’s ‘painful’ budget
Firms are pausing hiring new staff while executives are selling off shares in UK-listed companies amid worries over the possible...
Downing Street’s bungling of port giant’s investment signals choppy seas ahead
P&O Ferries is one of the few subjects on which Britain's political class agree. Its summary sacking of 800 British...
Budget 2024: What are Labour’s fiscal rules and could Rachel Reeves change them to raise more money?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her first budget at the end of October, providing the first chance for her to...
The shock of Alex Salmond’s death is reverberating around every corner of UK politics
This shock of Alex Salmond's death is reverberating around every corner of UK politics.There was not a soul involved in...
Obituary: The political titan that was former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond
Alex Salmond has died at the age of 69.Love or loathe Mr Salmond - who was described as a "Marmite...
Former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond dies
Former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond has died aged 69.Mr Salmond, who led the Scottish National Party between 1990...
P&O Ferries owner’s £1bn investment in UK will go ahead despite transport secretary calling for boycott of shipping firm
A £1bn investment in Britain by port operator DP World will go ahead as planned, after a frantic effort by...
P&O Ferries owner will attend UK investment summit despite despite scathing criticism from minister
The boss of the company that owns P&O Ferries will attend an investment summit in the UK despite the transport...
Keir Starmer’s first 100 days in office: The verdict is in, and it isn’t good
Sir Keir Starmer is marking his first 100 days in office. When his press spokesperson was asked ahead of the...
Blow to No 10’s investment summit as port giant pulls £1bn announcement over P&O row
The government's Investment Summit has suffered a major blow after ports and logistics giant DP World pulled a scheduled announcement...
Labour is desperate for hope – the budget will be biggest test yet
Once again, the government's narrative on the economy is shifting. After a summer warning of tax rises and cuts to deal...
‘For public to judge’ if PM’s first 100 days a success – Downing Street
It is "for the public to judge" whether Labour's first 100 days of government has gone well, Downing Street said...
Business jitters ahead of chancellor Rachel Reeves’s ‘painful’ budget
Firms are pausing hiring new staff while executives are selling off shares in UK-listed companies amid worries over the possible...
