Keir Starmer Accuses Liz Truss of Losing Control of Britain’s Economy Under the governing Conservatives, the markets are down and the pound is under pressure. On Thursday, Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, staked his claim as the guardian of sound fiscal policy.
Markets Calm Down After Recession Fears Drive Steep Drops Concerns about rising interest rates and the prospects of a global slowdown remain.
Why a Weak British Pound Matters Investors briefly sent the pound to a record low against the dollar, which has implications for people and businesses inside and outside Britain.
British Pound Sinks as Markets React to U.K. Government Tax Cuts Stocks, bonds and the pound were jolted by policy details from the new government that entailed a huge rise in borrowing.