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Starmer’s Labour wins UK election ending 14 years of Tory rule
Keir Starmer’s Labour Party won the UK general election and is on course for a huge parliamentary majority.
July 05, 2024
UK
Pound steady as Labour projected to win majority in UK election
Starmer’s target for annual growth of at least 2.5%, which might help fund additional spending, has been criticised by economists.
July 05, 2024
UK
Starmer’s Labour heads for big win, UK election exit poll says
If the exit poll proves correct, Starmer is hours away from replacing Sunak as prime minister.
July 05, 2024
Global Economy
UK fell into recession after economy shrank 0.3% in last quarter
The UK's gross domestic product fell 0.3% in the fourth quarter, more than the 0.1% drop economists forecast.
February 15, 2024
Global Economy
Briefs: Biden and Xi strike deals on military comms, fentanyl, AI; Cameron makes surprise UK cabinet comeback
"The way we value IQ over EQ might change." –— President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
November 17, 2023
Global Economy
Cameron makes surprise UK cabinet comeback in Sunak reboot
'It's a pretty desperate, even absurd move'
November 13, 2023
Sustainability
World leaders must work 'extra hard' for climate consensus at COP28: COP26 president
The former minister has been “pretty vocal” about his disagreement with UK leader Rishi Sunak’s recent U-turn on green policies.
October 10, 2023
Environmental, Social and Governance
Fund managers in 'complete shock' after Sunak's green pivot
Watered-down climate goals announced by the British PM would delay the take-up of electric vehicles and the rollout of clean heat.
September 25, 2023
Global Economy
UK seeking to plug GBP35 bil fiscal shortfall on Nov 17
The delay means the BOE will now make its next interest rates decision on Nov 3 without knowing the government’s plans in full.
October 26, 2022
Global Economy
Sunak urges UK Tory unity in face of 'existential threat'
Sunak now faces a daunting task to try to bring that unity to a party that has been through months of upheaval
October 24, 2022