Insights on government policy, public-sector decision-making, regulation and the political forces influencing business, markets and national priorities.
Growth
The UK's economic narrative is being written in real time, but no one seems to agree on the plot. In a must-listen episode of The Diary of a CEO, host Steven Bartlett sits down with two men who represent opposing ends of Britain’s economic argument. On one side, Daniel Priestley, the
Geopolitics
The UK’s decision to cut aid spending is diverting £6 billion annually to defence, while the US has frozen all foreign development aid for 90 days, effectively halting USAID projects worldwide. You might think this is needed, but these moves have implications for global business stability.
Leadership
There is one outstanding reason Trump beat traditional politicians again - and the opposition has still not learned its lesson. It's the same reason the Brexit vote won. He is bold. He uses common nouns and simple verbs rather than abstract nouns and complex concepts. Children can
Growth
If you go to an Indian restaurant, you shouldn't expect fish and chips. Equally, if you order a Labour government, entrepreneurs can't expect support. The problem is - the Conservatives showed no love to them either. The UK needs investment and with such a huge Labour majority, it was
Growth
By Nick Parminter, Chief Exec of Class 35 Rachel Reeves considers raising Capital Gains to 39% as well as scrapping or at least heavily reducing entrepreneurs relief. At the same time employment reforms will make it harder for businesses to alter headcount under the two years protected
Geopolitics
First of all, I would like to make one thing clear: I never explain anything. After extending their time on the naughty step for those throwing atrocious petrol bombs around the house, the children have calmed down this week, which has allowed us to tidy up. Roland Rat and his filthy
Leadership
Will it be calmer under Starmer? “There’s no time to waste.” Several members of the Cabinet have used this phrase since Friday including the PM himself… It’s a simple, subtle message you may have missed, but the fact it’s been repeated so many times means it’s been planned by some smart
Geopolitics
What have I been hearing? The election dominates conversations but with malaise. Whichever MP flavour you favour, no politician is going into the next term without being tarnished by the behaviour of the last bunch. Trust is at an all-time low. And when I say ‘bunch’, most of the Blue team
Geopolitics
I’ve been collecting opinions from readers of The Executive Summary on the election. It appears confidence from city folk in political leadership and business-friendly policy has never been so low. What do you think? — “Brexit has ruined the City. The Tories have done themselves no favours
Downtime
The City of London Corporation has voted to allow taxis to access Bank junction for a trial period starting in Spring 2025, pending approval from Transport for London. The Court of Common Council made the decision, and City Corporation Transport Officers will draft an experimental traffic
Growth
A report from the London School of Economics’ Centre for Economic Performance highlights one of the biggest macroeconomic issues few are talking about in the run up to the election – productivity. The report says: * GDP per capita has experienced weak growth over the past 14 years. Its
