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Sum of employment reforms risks stifling labour market
The government’s far-reaching plans could make the economy less dynamicFinancial Times - 1d -
High housing costs and low home supply are stifling American mobility
American opportunity has been synonymous with people on the move, but high housing costs and low home supply has stifled American mobility. Yoni Appelbaum joins to discuss.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Labour cannot ignore Trump’s impact on defence
The tough choices the government needs to make will inevitably mean talking about defence spending in the openFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
What will Labour’s leasehold alternative mean for homeowners?
Plans to revamp ‘commonhold’ ownership were announced by the UK government this week — but what is commonhold?Financial Times - 1d -
Exposed: Labour peer’s involvement in apparent cash-for-access venture
Lord David Evans of Watford said ‘our mates now have senior jobs’ and advised on how to approach Angela Rayner. Profile: who is Lord David Evans of Watford? Explainer: what are the House of ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Chris Mason: PM upends Labour manifesto to confront Europe's new reality
Sir Keir Starmer's meeting with the US president comes at a pivotal moment for Europe, our political editor writes.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Starmer faces darkening mood among Labour MPs after aid cuts
Resignation of Anneliese Dodds shows challenges for prime minister as he pursues tough choicesFinancial Times - 6d -
Labour steps up attacks on Farage and Reform over pro-Russia stance
Government targets party’s ‘softness on standing up to Putin’ to show Reform is out of step with UK public. Labour is setting out to increase its attacks on Nigel Farage’s Reform UK over its stance ...The Guardian - 5d -
Labour raises cost of attending its business leaders’ summit by 66%
Delegate passes for corporate event at the party’s conference this autumn have been increased to £5,000Financial Times - 1d -
Class UK defence investments as ethical, Labour MPs urge banks
Letter to lenders and fund managers seeks to sweep away elements of ESG rules that hamper arms companiesFinancial Times - 10h -
High-rise flats could help Labour hit its housing target
The government must tackle leasehold and encourage high-density developmentFinancial Times - 5h -
Starmer warns cabinet about Blairism — while bringing in New Labour era staff
Prime minister’s note to ministers repudiates older views on globalisation and immigrationFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Chinese fishing fleets using North Korean forced labour in potential breach of sanctions, report claims
Report by Environmental Justice Foundation has found evidence that at least 12 Chinese fishing vessels had employed North Korean crew between 2019 and 2024. Get our breaking news email , free ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
In Pontypool, I saw the looming threat of Nigel Farage – and how Labour is playing into his hands | John Harris
Instead of bowing to rightwing populism, Starmer should take it on by rebuilding towns – and giving people the jobs and homes they crave. The south Welsh town of Pontypool doesn’t quite suggest a ...The Guardian - 3d -
Labour has humane and popular plans to stand up for UK workers. Why dilute them? | Gaby Hinsliff
Angela Rayner’s employment rights bill is precisely why many voted for this government. Why be embarrassed about a defining policy?. One step forward, two steps back. Angela Rayner’s employment ...The Guardian - 2d