Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK economy is starting to turn around as he sought to reset his government’s relationship with business after a torrid first six months in power for Labour.

Keir Starmer has insisted the UK economy is “turning around” despite a wave of gloomy data. The prime minister gave his optimistic take after telling business leaders that he has instructed his ministers to ditch policies that won’t lead to economic growth.

Tuesday's latest projections by the ONS paint an alarming picture of the impact that will be felt for years to come.

Keir Starmer has insisted that the economy is 'beginning to turn around', and that growth remains his government's number one priority at a meeting with senior executives this morning.

Ministers could also create a tier system so lower-income households pay less than higher-income households, or make iPlayer viewers pay a subscription fee.

Bill would require ministers to publish measures to address the findings of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) report

Steve Coogan has said he "despairs" of Keir Starmer's method of governing, telling LBC that the Prime Minister "wants to be all things to all men".

Keir Starmer said the UK economy is "turning around" as the government attempts to turn the page on a bruising first six months in power.

These changes make this an opportune moment for Sir Keir Starmer to re-engage with the EU. Next weekend the prime minister will attend his first informal summit with other European leaders in Brussels,

Martin Ivens is the editor of the Times Literary Supplement. Previously, he was editor of the Sunday Times of London and its chief political commentator.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has declared that Britain is "open for business" as millionaires leave the UK in record numbers. Posting on X on Tuesday, the Prime Minister said: "With my government, Britain is open for business."