George Osborne to join BlackRock

Former Chancellor George Osborne is set to join BlackRock, according to Sky News. The position with the BlackRock Investment Institute would see him join his former economic adviser Rupert Harrison. According to the Sky News report chief executive Larry Fink personally recruited Osborne. While Osborne is still able to serve as an MP while serving in the role it is likely to fuel speculation that he may be preparing to leave politics.