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With the best glasses donor money can buy, surely Starmer can see that this week has been a total disaster

When the only recent PM to have worse approval ratings is Liz Truss, one hopes for a rethink, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2024

Economists have urged Rachel Reeves to loosen the purse strings – here’s why it’s not that easy

A group of economists has publicly urged chancellor Rachel Reeves to reverse her stance on public investment, and relax the Treasury rules that constrain it. They argue in a letter to the Financial Times that low investment is the root cause of Britain’s productivity stagnation, and that the government must…

The Conversation · Sep 19, 2024

Brexit ‘cock up’ delays Border Force fleet replacement and sends costs soaring

Rules agreed as part of the UK’s accession to the World Trade Organisation post-Brexit mean that government contracts must be open to international competition

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2024

After Labour’s dour start, there’s still hope for sunshine from Starmer and Reeves

The big bet is that cuts in interest rates boost growth. In the meantime, small but meaningful gestures could help soothe the public mood, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2024

New kittens, new statues and Taylor’s Trump signoff – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2024

Two tribes are at war for the Tory leadership. How to choose? Let me help

Rabid Trussonomics or naked nativism? With the race down to four runners, here’s my guide to a party reeling in two directions, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2024

Four reasons not to Truss Tory ambition

Brief letters: Conservative renewal? | Hellish dating apps | die Liberalen Demokraten | Interviewees’ ages | Lucy Letby and Grenfell

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2024

Farage declares US presidential debate ‘a score draw’ as Trump faces ridicule for abortion and migrant lies

Exclusive: Trump’s bizarre debate performance ranting about immigrants eating cats and dogs has been met with a muted response from his supporters in the UK

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2024

4 candidates remain in the race to lead the UK's Conservative Party

British lawmaker Mel Stride became the second candidate to be kicked out of the Conservative Party leadership contest

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2024

Boris Johnson ‘binned’ solution to prisons crisis as prime minister, claims Dominic Cummings

Former Tory adviser says the problem in jails was predicted ‘years ago’ and was also ignored by ex-PMs Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2024