UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has told allies that he is preparing to resign and trigger a leadership contest as soon as Thursday, The Times reports
Wes Streeting's potential resignation as UK Health Secretary could spark a significant shift in political stability, impacting GBP sentiment.
German Chancellor Merz plans to convene another coalition meeting in June, to explore the positions of trade unions and employers on reforms to pensions, taxes, and the working time law and how these reforms can be implemented
Several UK Labour sources suggesting a resumption of hostilities after the monarchical interlude, Spectator's Heale reports
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has told allies that he is preparing to resign and trigger a leadership contest as soon as Thursday, The Times reports
Sudzucker (SZU GY) expects a significant increase in earnings in the first quarter of the current financial year 2026/27
Sweden’s government announced a further tax cut on petrol and diesel of SEK 3/litre
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- An ally of Streeting's says “He is going to go for it. He’s going tomorrow.” another source says they expect a move "before the end of the week".
Traders may want to monitor how this leadership contest affects market expectations around fiscal and health policy, with potential repercussions for currencies and risk assets as the situation unfolds.
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