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We need to talk about capitalism. Why won’t Labour do it?

The government has its five missions. But the deeper cause of Britain’s malaise is the unhealthy and unhappy nature of the modern economy. We often hear how ministers should be more honest about ...

World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago

Labour’s beef with farmers

Plus, what next for Ukraine as it fires western-made missiles into Russia

World - Financial Times - November 21

Will Labour’s Plan For Work, Work?

And, COP29 climate talks end with criticised deal.

The Papers: 'Labour challenges Badenoch' and 'Lopez backs Harris'

A variety of stories appear in this Sunday's papers, featuring the Royal Family and Kemi Badenoch.

Badenoch: We will have opposite approach to Labour on economy

Speaking on her first day as leader, Badenoch gave a first glimpse of her policy priorities.

Labour draws dividing line on tuition fees

Party may hit political difficulties as the amount rises with inflation and system loses its original advantages

World - Financial Times - November 5

Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury charged with assault

Runcorn and Helsby MP, 55, to appear in court at later date. Mike Amesbury, the MP suspended by Labour pending an investigation, has been charged with assault after an incident following a night ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

‘They don’t understand business’: corporate Britain cools on Labour

Chancellor Rachel Reeves attempts to win back support for her party after rocky early months

Business - Financial Times - November 17

Why Labour will struggle to reset the UK-China relationship

Decisions made in the Sunak and Johnson eras complicate the route forward

World - Financial Times - November 18

Scottish Labour vows to reinstate winter fuel payments

Move by leader Anas Sarwar puts pressure on Keir Starmer to change policy for rest of UK

Business - Financial Times - November 19

Watch: Political heavyweight who stewarded New Labour

The former deputy leader of the Labour Party, who later sat in the Lords, leaves a wife and two sons.

Blair leads tributes to Labour giant John Prescott

The former deputy prime minister, who was major figure in the New Labour project, has died aged 86.

UK ministers accused of £2.7bn ‘backdoor hike’ in business rates

Chancellor will taper relief for thousands of shops, pubs and restaurants over next two years

Business - Financial Times - November 22

Labour has a classic first act problem

Everything the government does for the rest of its term will be distorted by its pledges on tax

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Badenoch blames 'cowardly' Labour for Kneecap settlement

A funding award of £15,000 to the band was blocked by former Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch.

The Papers: Labour 'heating bill hypocrisy' and Wallace whistleblower

Sunday's papers include an MP claiming energy costs on her second home and Gregg Wallace allegations.

Labour’s home insulation pledge in doubt, say consumer rights groups

Campaigners warn Budget pledge falls far short of manifesto promise to support energy efficiency

World - Financial Times - November 1

Decades of bus decline and what hampers Labour’s route forward

Bus fare cap increase will have only limited effect as the Budget lacked proper funding boost to support services

World - Financial Times - November 1

Labour needs to make good on its pro-business promise

The government must understand what it means to risk your own capital in a venture or how confidence is generated

World - Financial Times - November 1

The US-UK special relationship will survive Labour involvement in this election

The decision of Labour Party volunteers to go to the U.S to knock on doors for Vice President Kamala Harris has sparked controversy, with Republicans filing an FEC complaint and suggesting it could ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

US adds just 12,000 jobs as storms and strikes hit labour market

October figure far below average forecast of 100,000 job gains and comes just four days before US election

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Labour challenges Badenoch to back billions for public services and tax rises

Rachel Reeves throws down budget gauntlet to new Tory chief as party’s first black leader is congratulated on win. Labour has thrown down an immediate challenge to the new Tory leader, Kemi ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

UK MPs plan to grill Shein boss over labour practices

Business select committee intends to summon fast-fashion brands over workers’ rights as soon as January

World - Financial Times - November 4

UK's ultra-rich feel the pinch from Labour's tax-raising budget

Britain's wealthy are feeling the pinch following a slew of targeted tax hikes in the Labour government's budget, with many saying they are making good on plans to leave.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Labour hedge fund donor’s profits drop 76% after restructure

Quadrature made largest single donation to party after UK election called in May

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Decarbonisation, downsized: what became of Labour’s Green Prosperity Plan

A Trump rollback of climate initiatives could help Europe attract funding but UK’s rebrand of goals highlights mountain ahead

World - Financial Times - November 8

The VW labour boss at war with management over plant closures

Daniela Cavallo views clash as existential fight for carmaking in Europe’s biggest economy

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Relations between Ukraine and UK are worse under Labour, say Kyiv officials

Exclusive: Zelenskyy administration expresses frustration with Starmer over lack of missiles. Ukraine’s relationship with the UK has “got worse” since the Labour government took power in July, ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

UK momentum on Ukraine has dropped under Labour, Ben Wallace says

Former Tory defence minister says leadership of Sunak era is lacking and bureaucracy is holding up equipment. Momentum on Ukraine has “dropped back” since Labour took office, according to the ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

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The Papers: 'Labour challenges Badenoch' and 'Lopez backs Harris'

Badenoch: We will have opposite approach to Labour on economy

Labour draws dividing line on tuition fees

Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury charged with assault

‘They don’t understand business’: corporate Britain cools on Labour

Why Labour will struggle to reset the UK-China relationship

Scottish Labour vows to reinstate winter fuel payments

Watch: Political heavyweight who stewarded New Labour

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Labour needs to make good on its pro-business promise

The US-UK special relationship will survive Labour involvement in this election

US adds just 12,000 jobs as storms and strikes hit labour market

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UK MPs plan to grill Shein boss over labour practices

UK's ultra-rich feel the pinch from Labour's tax-raising budget

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