Starmer’s investment summit guests express both praise and doubt — but many say they will wait to pass judgment
Prime minister targets competition authority and other regulators he believes are stifling global appeal
Lack of grip in opening months has surprised allies of UK’s technocrat prime minister
Starmer’s first 99 days spark concern, but so do Conservative party prospects; plus, exclusive polling
Tensions between the priorities of working people and progressive supporters are now complicated by the Treasury
Britain needs what it has never had: serious rules curtailing money in politics
The UK government’s international investment summit next week comes at a gloomy moment
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could raise billions of pounds by introducing levy on employer pension contributions
Previous governments have attempted the Whitehall silo-busting needed by Labour to achieve its five big aims
Ability of Jim Murphy’s consultancy to forge close ties with governing party raises questions over UK disclosure rules
Ousting of Sue Gray as chief of staff comes as UK prime minister nears 100 days in power
Sue Gray’s departure and reset shows PM is quick to adapt, but also suggests he may lack focus
Controversial aide to prime minister will take new job as envoy for UK nations and regions
Chastened by fractious Labour conference, PM bids to draw a line under mis-steps and ‘get a grip’ on No 10
Register of interests indicates garment gifting not historically widespread
Also in this week’s newsletter: the apprenticeship levy and its failure to help the young into work
Von der Leyen and Starmer agree closer co-operation between London and Brussels
Prime minister will reimburse hospitality ahead of new ‘code’ over freebies
Also in this newsletter: don’t expect a new European Commission before December
UK prime minister travels to Brussels for talks on improving ties with bloc amid warnings not to expect an easy ride
The new cabinet secretary will have a key role implementing the policies of Keir Starmer’s government
Old arguments over energy trading and fishing rights are a potential stumbling block in the talks
UK prime minister will meet European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Wednesday
Pressure grows after the UK’s PM and some senior colleagues come under fire over donations from a Labour peer
The Labour donor gave the clothes to Starmer in two tranches over the past year
