Economy & Policy

What Keir Starmer's downfall should teach every CEO about vision

The outgoing prime minister had 30 priorities, four chiefs of staff and 15 major U-turns. What he never had was a vision anyone could follow

The disappearing first job and what it means for your business

As AI reshapes work, the disappearance of entry-level roles is creating a dangerous gap in the talent pipeline

The mid-market is Britain’s growth engine. So why is it ignored?

Medium-sized businesses are driving growth across the UK but remain overlooked by policy and attention

Turmoil at No 10 shows governing is a tough call

Relentless political churn, restless backbenchers and jittery markets are turning policymaking into a high-risk exercise

Has the tide turned for UK flotations?

Years of decline have hollowed out London’s listing market, but founders, banks and ministers are quietly pushing for a revival

Tough decisions must be made to get the UK growing

Healthcare and income tax require radical reform, but the Budget revealed little ambition to tackle the big issues

Time is running out for Starmer and Reeves

The prime minister and chancellor may be safe for now but Cabinet ministers believe it’s a case of when, not if, they fall