Businesses say Labour’s proposals to give protection against unfair dismissal from day one lack clarity
Nicola Shaw’s pay award comes despite severe sewage pollution failures by the water utility
County Council Network warns of £30bn ‘black hole’ in funding for long-delayed reforms
Figures highlight challenges for new Labour government of funding its economic agenda
UK regulator says providers must ‘transparently’ tell customers upfront about any increase included in their contract
New PM puts fight against irregular migration at heart of bid to rebuild ties with Europe at Blenheim Palace summit
A new study shows that it plays out differently to barriers based on race or gender
The problem is not that economic growth has been too narrow, but that it has barely happened at all
Outsiders will provide expertise, but numerous long-standing allies have been overlooked
Those around the prime minister want to wage a permanent campaign for change that voters will give them credit for
New government talks a good game on improving employment but needs departments to work together
Hakluyt chief appointed to Downing Street to lead investment drive
It’s no surprise that social platforms are the go-to place when industry communications appear designed to obfuscate
Bankrolled by a wealthy financier, the former mining town in County Durham is opening galleries, museums and smart new places to stay
Western officials believe the strategy is proving effective in undermining Moscow’s ability to export crude
Problem affecting Swift network impacted high-value and time-sensitive transactions
Record sentence under new public nuisance law introduced by previous government
Shipbuilder in emergency talks with Wall Street backer Riverstone
Also in this week’s newsletter: why it’s in Brussels’ interest to deepen energy co-operation with the UK
Labour cabinet minister gives evidence in latest phase of public inquiry into wrongful conviction of sub-postmasters
The attractions for private credit funds of asset-backed lending are clear
Nearly three-quarters of journeys could be on state-controlled lines by July 2025, analysis shows
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
FCA launched probe after Nigel Farage ‘debanking’ scandal
Report finds focus on influenza, preparations for no-deal Brexit and ‘groupthink’ strategy hampered response to virus
US presidential election hangs over EPC summit as Labour government tries to reset relations after Brexit
Delay causes problems for policymakers making interest rate decisions with only limited details about state of UK workforce
Former Rusal executive Artem Volynets plans to roll up international assets of the vital metal
Paris-based advertising agency nudges up annual forecast on recovery in marketing budgets
Government plan for 1.5mn new homes must consider location and drainage as extreme weather becomes more common
The venture is the latest in a string of tie-ups as traditional banks try to find a place in the private credit industry
Construction sector training body warns of shortfall of 150,000 workers
Only a third of required emissions cuts are covered by current plans, says independent committee to government
Bill would make big fiscal announcements subject to oversight by watchdog
Planning reform and workers’ rights form central pillars of Labour’s legislative agenda