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June 2024
Sorry Britain, Europe’s just not that into you
Anyone hoping for a closer relationship with the EU under a Labour government will be disappointed. There’s no evidence Brussels has any interest in welcoming Britain back into the fold, …
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher on growing rate cut bets
Moving markets today: Asian stocks soar amid rate cut hopes, oil prices decline; China’s factory growth at 2-year peak; focus on ECB, BOC policy meeting, and US non-farm payroll data …
Net zero is the economic opportunity of the 21st century
Investing in the green transition, in the companies based in the Square Mile, is good for the climate fight and for our own economic development, says Chris Hayward Of the …
The Notebook: Rishi’s fixation on the grey vote could cost the party its entire future
Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, James Chapman, director of Soho Communications, takes the Notebook pen Rishi’s punt on the grey vote will prove a misstep …
Election 2024: When can you watch the debates on the BBC and ITV?
Leaders’ debates have become a key feature of UK election campaigns in recent years. And with voters eager to see politician’s grilled on policy detail, and go head-to-head in a …
Meet the Fund Managers: Finding value in escapism
In this weekly series, investment reporter Elliot Gulliver-Needham sits down with a fund manager for a Q&A. This week, we’re hearing from Andrew Lake, head of fixed income at Mirabaud …
Election 2024: ‘Wealth creation’ top Labour priority despite higher tax call
Labour has been urged to consider bringing in “higher taxes on wealth” in a bid to raise revenue – despite Sir Keir Starmer insisting that his priority is “wealth creation”. …
Labour hold record lead over Tories among UK businesses, pollsters find
Labour have clocked up a record 17-point lead over the Conservatives among UK businesses ahead of the July 4 general election, pollsters at Savanta have found. Sir Keir Starmer’s party …
Government champion needed to tackle over-regulation, City lobby group says
An influential City lobby group has called on the next government to create a dedicated champion to review and tackle regulation that drags on the international competitiveness of the UK …