British and American politics are undergoing surprising shifts as research — and elections — explode assumptions
Lack of detail and out-of-office replies to queries leave some business leaders questioning attendance on October 14
Britain’s outdated labour market regulations have strangled growth and hobbled productivity
Public filings show disposals have doubled in wake of election and ahead of crunch Budget
Ministers claim the reforms are ‘pro-business’ but companies remain uneasy over the effect on hiring and costs
Appointment comes ahead of international investment summit
Boosting employee rights should not undermine the goal of raising growth
Government concession follows fierce lobbying from business groups
Labour meets manifesto pledge to release package within 100 days of taking office but leaves big decisions for later
Tensions between the priorities of working people and progressive supporters are now complicated by the Treasury
The UK government’s international investment summit next week comes at a gloomy moment
Government softens proposal for day one protection from unfair dismissal as it sets out flagship package
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could raise billions of pounds by introducing levy on employer pension contributions
Ministers braced for union backlash after accepting case for letting companies keep employees on probation for up to 9 months
UK chancellor will submit proposals to independent watchdog on Wednesday
Unions and employer groups receive briefing of draft legislation ahead of its publication on Thursday
Gap between yields on gilts and German bonds has reached widest in more than a year ahead of Budget
Ability of Jim Murphy’s consultancy to forge close ties with governing party raises questions over UK disclosure rules
Ousting of Sue Gray as chief of staff comes as UK prime minister nears 100 days in power
Sue Gray’s departure and reset shows PM is quick to adapt, but also suggests he may lack focus
Controversial aide to prime minister will take new job as envoy for UK nations and regions
Keir Starmer has promised radical change after a decade in which training programme starts declined
Chastened by fractious Labour conference, PM bids to draw a line under mis-steps and ‘get a grip’ on No 10
FT exclusive: Chancellor seeks to reassure investors that ‘guardrails’ will be placed around extra borrowing for investment
Real energy is to be found in single-issue groups and parties to the left and right of Labour and the Tories
