Politics
Chancellor confirms 22 June Budget
An emergency Budget will be held on Tuesday 22 June, the Chancellor announced today.
Hoban's role in new Treasury team confirmed
The new Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has named his Treasury team.
Spelman named Defra secretary
Prime minister David Cameron has appointed Caroline Spelman as secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs.
Risk management: Understanding risk
The difference between insurers and banks is being increasingly ignored and Adrian Brown says this is making risk management even more important.
Election result raises concerns over insurance reforms
The lack of a clear election result has raised concerns of delays to much-needed insurance industry reform and thrown existing initiatives into doubt.
PM Brown announces he will stand down
Gordon Brown has announced that he intends to stand down as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party by the time of the Labour Party Conference in the Autumn.
Business leaders call for swift election outcome
The Confederation of British Industry and the Federation of Small Businesses have called for a speedy resolution to the hung parliament.
Post in print - 06 May 2010
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald provides a quick overview of this week's news, which includes, problems for the new government as it faces rehab lobby over lack of plans; Fortis and RBSI hailing the RTA portal link up success; Coverzones shutting shop…
The TV leader's debate on the economy - who won?
Last night the three main political leader's debated the economy live on the BBC.
Election 2010 - who do you think has performed the best?
With the last televised leader's debate tonight which of the three main political leaders do you think has performed best in the run up to the election?
Geneva Association opposes IMF proposal
Insurance think tank, The Geneva Association has issued a letter to the Central Bank Governors of the G20 in which it claims the financial stability tax proposal of the International Monetary Fund fails to adequately address the distinct nature of the…
Editor's comment: Could the UK be hung out to dry on 6 May?
As election day draws closer, a hung Parliament is becoming an increasingly likely scenario. Despite the efforts of the two traditional major parties and some media outlets, it appears the Liberal Democrats — barring a major disaster — are about to have…
Political parties respond to UKRC challenge over rehab policies
The three major political parties have responded to the UK Rehabilitation Council's challenge to provide a pre-election policy on reducing the cost of sickness absence.
FSA to consult on FSCS changes
The Financial Services Authority has today issued a consultation paper that includes proposed Handbook changes in relation to financial stability and market confidence.
Two thirds of businesses "concerned" over prospect of hung parliament
Nearly two thirds of businesses (65%) are “concerned” or “very concerned” about the potential impact of a hung parliament, according to the British Chambers of Commerce’s latest monthly business survey.
Election 2010: Hung parliament - have your say
With the emergence of the Liberal Democrats as a political force in this election, the issue of a hung parliament is already making headlines.
Quinn employees applying pressure for reopening of UK business
In a statement sent out on behalf of Quinn employees, it said it has been having ongoing discussions with various bodies and politicians and is still determined to keep the pressure on for the re-opening of UK business.
Quinn Insurance given £5.5m in UK government grants
Quinn Insurance has received £5.5m in government support in Northern Ireland alone, according to the latest reports.
Quinn Insurance given £5.5m in UK government grants
Quinn Insurance has received £5.5m in government support in Northern Ireland alone, according to the latest reports.
AIG linked with Goldman Sachs legal action as Clegg weighs in
AIG is reported to be considering action against Goldman Sachs.
Regional Review - Glasgow: Local strength
With significant activity already in 2010 and the emergence of a new financial district, the Glasgow insurance market looks set for further growth. Mairi MacDonald assesses the financial landscape in Scotland's largest city.
Waiting game for Quinn staff over UK comeback
Quinn Insurance should discover whether it can begin underwriting UK business again by the end of the week, Post understands.
Airline body slams lack of co-ordination over volcanic groundings
The International Air Transport Association has criticised European governments for what it claims is a "lack of leadership in handling airspace restrictions in light of the Icelandic volcano eruption". It urged a re-think of the decision-making process.
Airline body slams lack of co-ordination over volcanic groundings
The International Air Transport Association has criticised European governments for what it claims is a "lack of leadership in handling airspace restrictions in light of the Icelandic volcano eruption". It urged a re-think of the decision-making process.