Boris Johnson’s plan to drag out exit under pressure

Boris Johnson’s plan to drag out exit under pressure
A dejected Boris Johnson leaves after making a statement outside No. 10 Downing Street. (Image: Getty)
Bloomberg
By Emily Ashton, Joe Mayes and Kitty Donaldson.Boris Johnson was still in Downing Street on Thursday night after announcing his intention to resign as British prime minister, but his plans for an orderly retreat were under threat.  The ruling Conservative Party is urgently drawing up plans for an accelerated contest to choose his successor by the end of the summer, rather than allowing the extended three-month swan song officials at No. 10 had floated earlier in the day.“I have tried to persuade my colleagues that it would be eccentr...

More Bloomberg

Big Tech ‘acquihiring’ is an ugly but useful trend
Technology Opinion

Big Tech ‘acquihiring’ is an ugly but useful trend

Sometimes actions lead to unintended consequences.

Bloomberg 19 Jul 2025
New York and other American cities need immigrants
Politics Opinion

New York and other American cities need immigrants

Suddenly overrun by foreign residents? Nonsense! They've been here all along.

Bloomberg 13 Jul 2025
Firm wants to make purchasing cannabis super easy
Retail

Firm wants to make purchasing cannabis super easy

Verano invites shoppers to grab a basket and get their pot direct off the shelf.

Bloomberg 29 Jun 2025