Voices: Rachel Reeves risks becoming the ‘Chino Chancellor’ – chancellor in name only

Barely six months ago, Rachel Reeves was in such a strong position that she boasted about her reputation for being tough. “I’m happy to be the ‘Iron Chancellor’ if that’s what you want to call me,” ... Read More

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves dealt brutal £1bn blow to economy ambition

US drug company Merck's decision to scrap its £1bn London research hub has dealt a major political setback to Keir Starmer and Chancellor Reeves. The shock move comes after the Government boasted of ... Read More

Reeves sidelined as Starmer hires new economic team in surprise reshuffle

Sir Keir Starmer has moved to toughen up his government by bringing Rachel Reeves’s former deputy from the Treasury to strengthen his Downing Street operation. With Labour languishing eight points ... Read More

British Labour’s Economic Reckoning

The week's best and worst from Kim Strassel, Jason Riley and Dan Henninger A week ago we told you about France’s fiscal woes, and this week it’s Britain’s turn in the bond-market headlights. Prime ... Read More

Voices: With Mandy-gate, has Keir Starmer finally run out of luck?

COMMENT: Just when the prime minister hoped his fortunes might at last be turning, his now former ambassador to Washington is embarrassed to the point of sacking by new details about his friendship ... Read More

Starmer creates ‘Budget board’ to boost economic growth and keep businesses onside

Sir Keir Starmer has launched a “Budget board” to boost economic growth and keep businesses and City leaders appeased, according to reports. Read More

British PM appoints former Columbia University president as chief economic adviser

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday appointed economist and former Columbia University president Minouche Shafik as his chief economic adviser. It's part of a staff shakeup ... Read More