James Wilcock

It's become a moment of danger for the Prime Minister.

In London, James Walcock, Bloomberg Radio.

Businesses crave political stability, so it's not necessarily a surprise they are worried about the Labour Party toppling its unpopular leader.

But that does make it all the more interesting that when asked to vote on behalf of their companies at the next general election, executives were split between backing Labour and the untested Reform UK party.

The other nugget in the Bradshaw advisory poll, business leaders reflect the rest of Britain's fractured politics.

Instead of the old two-party system, five parties managed to secure at least 10% of the executives' backing.

In London, James Wilcock, Bloomberg Radio.

Britain's difficult geopolitical game has come to Parliament today.

This morning, Mike Johnson, the US Speaker of the House, is in the Commons to showcase the special relationship.

Hours later, in the same building, the Housing Secretary Steve Reid will announce the UK's decision on China's mega-embassy in London.

It's one of Beijing's key asks ahead of the UK Prime Minister's planned visit to China later this month.

But the two back-to-back events show the challenge Britain faces in trying to keep both superpowers on side.

In London, James Wilcock, Bloomberg Radio.

The Davos summit's theme this year is a spirit of cooperation.

The irony was noted by former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who told Bloomberg the old order is gone.

He added, these are the most dangerous times in living memory, but also the most transformative.

You can see that change reflected in the World Economic Forum's agenda.

In place of conversations about climate change and diversity, expect the gathering to now focus on AI, deal-making, and above all, the presence of President Trump.

In London, James Wilcock, Bloomberg Radio.

Evidence suggests employers are cutting back on hiring.