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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says tough times are needed to spark national renewal
Starmer's efforts to instill a sense of optimism come after the government has been accused of doom-mongering over the state of the U.K. economy.1 hour ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Starmer's tunnel vision
The PM promises light at the end of the proverbial2 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
China’s stimulus is hefty but insufficient
A targeted fiscal boost and an untethering of the private sector is the next step3 hours ago - China -
The Guardian - World
After weeks of gloom, Keir Starmer promised hope – did his conference speech deliver? Our panel responds
Facing poor ratings, internal rows and media scrutiny, the PM sought to rally his troops and reassure the country. As the first Labour prime minister to address conference in 15 years, Keir Starmer ...4 hours ago -
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Key takeaways from Keir Starmer's conference speech
Sir Keir says there is light at the end of the tunnel in his first Labour Party conference speech as prime minister.4 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
UK minister sets out plan to reduce number of female prisoners
Early interventions will help divert women away from criminal justice system, says Shabana Mahmood5 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer makes Gaza ‘sausages’ gaffe in Labour conference speech
Prime minister’s slip of the tongue goes viral as he blunders making call for peace in Middle East. UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer was in full flow during his party conference ...5 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
GB Energy will be based in Aberdeen, says Starmer
Decision is boon for Scottish city as industry warns of job losses from North Sea transition5 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer says Labour can deliver change and national renewal in conference speech – UK politics live
PM promises to ‘leave no stone unturned’ as his government seeks to ‘rebuild our public services’. Yvette Cooper , the home secretary, has accused the Tory leadership candidates of lining up with ...6 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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'Hillsborough Law' on the table by anniversary - PM
The prime minister promises to introduce a law requiring a duty of candour from public officials.6 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
In Rare Graft Case in Singapore, Former Minister Pleads Guilty
S. Iswaran, the former transport minister, had maintained his innocence on the corruption charge for months but on Tuesday pleaded guilty to five lesser offenses.9 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Former Singaporean minister pleads guilty to receiving illegal gifts
A former Singaporean cabinet minister has pleaded guilty to charges of receiving illegal gifts, in the Asian financial hub’s first ministerial criminal trial in nearly half a century10 hours ago -
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Financial Times - Business
Starmer to argue tough decisions are needed for UK ‘national renewal’
UK prime minister will say there are ‘no easy answers’ in speech to Labour party conference12 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Chris Mason: PM to offer glimpse of what lies at end of tunnel
The prime minister will offer a bit of sunshine in his big conference speech, but not too much.12 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Singapore’s former transport minister pleads guilty to graft charges
S Iswaran is accused of obtaining valuable gifts including football and theatre tickets while in office12 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
The speech Keir Starmer should give: our economic model is broken – and I’ll pay for my own Arsenal tickets | Owen Jones
The PM will today deliver his leader’s speech to Labour conference. This is what he should say instead. Conference, I stand here ready to bury Britain’s age of decline and usher in the age of ...13 hours ago -
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Starmer to promise 'light at the end of tunnel'
In his first conference speech as PM, Sir Keir will say a "shared struggle" is needed to build a new Britain.17 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Business welcomes UK ministers’ commitment to nurturing economic growth
Executives applaud the government’s upbeat tone at Labour’s conference, but want to see more policy detailYesterday - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
French interior minister vows to ‘restore order’ as critics warn of shift to right
Appointment of Bruno Retailleau is most striking example of reactionary right taking power, says Socialist leader. The French interior minister, Bruno Retailleau, has promised to “restore order” by ...Yesterday -
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CNBC - Business
Britain's finance minister calls for spending discipline but no return to austerity
U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves vowed on Monday that Britain will not return to austerity, saying her budget proposals will look to rebuild the country.Yesterday -
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Financial Times - World
Starmer faces 2 challenges in Liverpool
The PM must deliver a speech that activists can cheer about and get a grip on Downing StreetYesterday -
Financial Times - World
Keir Starmer addresses first Labour conference as PM
Plus, Japan’s Liberal Democrats pick new prime minister and UK tech group Raspberry Pi reports its first figures since IPO2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
French prime minister takes rightward tilt with new government
Michel Barnier maintains big role for loyalists of President Emmanuel Macron3 days ago - France -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer now less popular than Rishi Sunak, poll suggests
Opinium poll for the Observer finds a 45-point drop in the prime minister’s approval rating since he won the election. Keir Starmer has suffered a precipitous fall in his personal ratings since ...3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer vows to protect public services from fresh austerity
Prime minister insists he offers more than ‘doom and gloom’ in an interview with the Observer, but admits that leaks and squabbles are damaging the Downing Street operation. Andrew Rawnsley: ...3 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
France's New Prime Minister Forms His Government, Shifting Rightward
The new cabinet remains largely dominated by ministers from the ranks of President Emmanuel Macron despite his party’s heavy losses in recent parliamentary elections.3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Childish it may be, but ‘two-tier Keir’ chant chimes with the disenchanted | Alison Phillips
The prime minister’s attempts to rationalise media accusations are falling on deaf ears – all bullies know the power of rhyme. If only his parents could have foreseen it. Naming the future Labour ...3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Starmer will stop accepting clothes to show solidarity with public, says Nandy
Culture secretary says PM and others will stop accepting gifted clothes as they don’t want voters to believe they are ‘living very different lives’. The prime minister and Labour ministers will ...3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer’s popularity ratings will bounce back, Angela Rayner insists
Deputy PM also says people ‘will have a better life’ within five years in interview with the Guardian. Angela Rayner: ‘I get criticised for going on holiday. Am I not allowed to do that?’ Keir ...3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer and top Labour colleagues to stop taking clothes gifts from donors
Rachel Reeves and Angela Rayner will not accept donations for work outfits after row over Waheed Alli gifts. Labour’s first party conference as a new government risks being overshadowed by the ...4 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Is the shine coming off Saint Starmer?
Plus, what the business community really thinks of the new government4 days ago -