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.

Prime Minister 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. “The number one priority of this Labour government is growth: growth,

Sir Keir Starmer has claimed Britain's economy is "starting to turn around" - in the face of growing fears that the UK is teetering on the brink of recession once again. Speaking to Bloomberg after a meeting with business bosses in the City today,