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Andy Burnham is being urged to take a less cautious approach to economic policy if he wants Labour to do more than hold the line. In an opinion piece for The Guardian Business, economist Jonathan Portes argues that the…
A cooling UK labour market is offering little support to the idea that interest rates need to rise again soon, according to ING economist James Smith. In comments published by The Guardian Business in its live coverage…
The US has announced tariffs affecting around 60 trading partners, saying the move responds to concerns that they have not done enough to stop forced labour in supply
The United States has announced new tariffs on 60 trading partners, including Pakistan, India and China, framing the measure as a response to forced labour concerns in global supply chains rather than the broader tariff…
As his empty Gaza apology clearly demonstrates, he will not bring the radical change Labour really
Marc Lamont Hill speaks to Molly Crabapple about the Jewish Labour Bund, anti-Zionism and the Jewish left
Chiltern Railways enters public ownership as part of Labour's push for nationalisation, promising enhancements for commuter services between London and Birmingham
Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins Palantir, sparking debate on big tech's role in public services. Explore the implications of his appointment
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham was due to meet his newly reshaped cabinet on Tuesday after a sweeping round of appointments that elevated some of the politicians who helped bring him to power and removed several figures…
China’s artificial intelligence push is starting to look less like a distant economic forecast and more like an immediate workplace issue for some workers on the ground. In Wuhan, taxi drivers are already describing the…
Unite has stepped up pressure on Andy Burnham to back Airbus for a £2.4bn military satellite contract, arguing that handing the work to Lockheed Martin would be a serious mistake for UK industry and jobs. The dispute…
Chancellor John Healey weighs options for capital gains tax, raising questions about its effectiveness for revenue and its potential economic impact
Andy Burnham was appointed as Britain’s new prime minister on Monday after King Charles III accepted Keir Starmer’s resignation, Buckingham Palace said, ushering in a fresh leadership change for a government facing…
Nigel Farage regained Clacton with 62.8 percent, but satirical candidate Count Binface took 26.7 percent in a contest boycotted by major parties.
British politics is increasingly funded by billionaires, with mega-donations rising significantly, raising concerns about the influence of wealth in governance
After settling a tax dispute and navigating a leadership transition, Angela Rayner returns to the cabinet as housing secretary, reclaiming a portfolio central to Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s reform agenda
The weather update in England and Wales has turned into a wider public safety warning, with farmers, landowners and firefighters urging a temporary ban on disposable barbecues as dry conditions increase the risk of…
Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah held a round of high-level talks in Islamabad on Wednesday, meeting with Pakistan's top military and civilian leadership as both countries looked to deepen…
WASHINGTON: The United States is preparing a new round of tariffs that could affect dozens of trading partners as temporary global duties imposed by President Donald Trump are due to expire this week, according to…
Jackdaw gasfield would create only 27 direct full-time jobs, documents show The economic case for the Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea has come under fresh scrutiny after publicly filed documents indicated the project…
Andy Burnham is reportedly preparing for the pressures of entering Downing Street with a short list of urgent political problems already under discussion, according to The Guardian. The report says the incoming prime…
Unions and thinktanks urge the UK to strengthen the financial muscle of the national wealth fund, enhancing investments for a more balanced economy
After years of public pursuit, Andy Burnham prepares for his first days as Prime Minister. The incoming leader faces a rapid transition, cabinet restructuring, and an immediate policy blitz
More than 21,000 Pakistani citizens were deported from Gulf countries between March 1 and July 13, 2026, according to figures shared in the National Assembly, raising fresh concern about immigration compliance, overseas…