HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 - The Untold Story

Burnham must avoid ‘summer of speculation’ on tax, warns CBI chief

Rain Newton-Smith calls for a new generation of public-private partnerships to fund major projects

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

These are the final days of Keir Starmer, a decent man

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As his chancellor Rachel Reeves fought back tears, the prime minister bade farewell to a party he changed for the better and a country he served to the best of his ability

The Independent UK · Jul 15

At his final PMQs, Starmer soaked up the love from all sides – and even some tenderness from Kemi

It wasn’t his performances on Wednesday lunchtimes that did for the ultimate mid-table PM – it was all the other stuff

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15

Global Market: BoE governor calls for balanced banking rules, rejects deregulation push

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey pushed back against broad calls for deregulation, arguing that effective financial rules are essential for maintaining stability and supporting long-term economic growth. He also renewed his call for greater international cooperation on regulating advanced AI models, warning that the technology's cross-border risks require coordinated…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Reeves urges Britain to be ‘much bolder’ in fostering closer ties with the EU

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The Independent UK · Jul 14

Rachel Reeves says ‘no alliance’ more important than with the EU in likely last major speech as chancellor

Ms Reeves also said Britain’s economy had ‘beaten the odds’ under her stewardship

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Global cooperation needed to tackle AI threats, says Bank of England governor

Andrew Bailey warns that US will not be able to achieve its ambitions alone

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14

UK banks' lack of Mythos access a wake-up call, government AI adviser says

Harriet ​Rees, chief information officer at Starling Bank, who was appointed "AI champion" by the finance ministry in January, said Britain needed to build AI infrastructure and models, and develop skills so "we are not fully reliant on U.S. tech providers."

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Treasury ‘key blocker’ of UK-led debt relief programmes to help developing countries

IN FOCUS: Advocacy groups tell The Independent that growing support from MPs and ministers for more ambitious UK-led debt relief is being held back by resistance from the Treasury. Nick Ferris reports

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Nationwide to unlock £40bn mortgage and business lending with key Mansion House rule change

Exclusive: UK’s biggest building society and second-largest mortgage lender to benefit from changes to cash reserve rules

The Independent UK · Jul 14