If Starmer is serious about restoring trust he should end the era of client journalism and face up to real scrutiny from people who know what they’re talking about, says …
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The Debate: Should Labour scrap the early release scheme?
Should Labour scrap the early release scheme? The UK’s overcrowded prisons running out of space – they are literally days away from capacity. There are construction plans for new jails …
Let’s be honest, Britain needs change more than stability
At the heart of Labour’s challenge is the tension between its cry for ‘stability’ and its mandate for ‘change’ – there’s a real risk we could end up with neither, …
Will the four-day week become the norm?
The four-day week’s garnered a lot of good press, but just how likely is it to become the norm? Lib Dem councillor Bridget Smith will be feeling smug this week, …
Worst corporate jargon of the week: Architect
Offender: Architect Every one of us has been an email chain which is borderline unintelligible for the amount of corporate lingo thrown in there. At City A.M., we’re taking a …
New government must look after our most solid businesses
Here’s to a great British business, oft derided but in its own way spectacular: the humble JD Wetherspoon, led by its inimitable founder Tim Martin. When he started his business …
Starmer and Biden meet face-to-face for first time
Prime Minister Keir Starmer met President Joe Biden face-to-face for the first time at the summit for the 75th anniversary of Nato to cement the US and UK’s special relationship. …
Kemi Badenoch twice as popular as nearest rival to lead Conservatives
Former business secretary Kemi Badenoch has twice as much support as her nearest rival to take over as Conservative Party leader, a poll has found. Badenoch secured the backing of …
Who’s who in Labour’s new look Treasury and business teams?
After a resounding election victory, one of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s top priorities was appointing key ministerial roles. For businesses and City workers, any moves at the Treasury and business …
Investment research budgets are finally on the rise again
Investment research budgets have started to rise for the first time in six years after European regulations hampered the growth of the industry. Investment research budgets across both European and …