Bond market shock has ramifications for new prime minister’s first Budget, his former adviser warns

No one is ever born poor. They are condemned to poverty by societal policies which prevent millions from realising their full physical, mental, and intellectual capacities potentialities.

Michael Payne MP reflects on the Keir Starmer he has served under and what he has delivered in government.

Drop will put pressure on Bank of England to raise interest rates despite peace deal in Iran war * Business live – latest updates Unemployment fell and wages increased in April, official figures showed, putting pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates despite a peace deal in the Middle East. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed unemployment slipped to 4.9% in the three months to April from 5% in the three months to March. Continue reading...

Mayors from across England will meet with the Prime Minister today (4 June) as the government accelerates its drive to kickstart growth and deliver for working people.