UK PM Resigns: What Business Wants Now

英国首相辞职:企业现在想要什么

World Business Report

2026-06-22

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Keir Starmer announces he is stepping down as Britain's Prime Minister, triggering a Labour leadership contest at a crucial moment for the UK economy. We hear from Rain Newton-Smith, CEO of CBI on what businesses will be looking for next. Plus, how SK Hynix overtook Samsung to become South Korea's most valuable company, and a look back at the life and legacy of former US Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan, who has died aged 100. Presenter: Bisi Adebayo Producer: Amber Mehmood (Image: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)
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  • The man who promised to reboot Britain's economy is tapping down.

  • It's World Business Express from the BBC World Service.

  • We'll look at what Kirstammer's resignation means for business confidence and remember Alan Greenspan, the economist

  • who helped shape the modern American economy and steered the Federal Reserve through nearly two decades of change.

  • Every decision I've taken has been about putting the country I love first.

  • That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party.

  • That's Keir Starmer announcing his stepping down as Britain's Prime Minister

  • earlier on Monday after less than two years in office.

  • His resignation opens the door to a labour leadership contest

  • at a time when the government is facing tough questions over growth and public finances.

  • So how concerned will businesses and investors be about another change at the top?