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Investor Luke Johnson slams Labour’s ‘socialist fantasy’ workers’ rights reform

Politics

Revolution Bars’ newly-appointed chair and seasoned investor Luke Johnson has criticised Labour’s proposed workers’ rights overhaul, calling it a “socialist fantasy.” Labour is preparing a sweeping reform to tackle the UK’s “culture of presenteeism,” including a ban on “exploitative” zero-hours contracts and day-one employment rights. The government argues the changes will drive employee productivity. However, […]
Sir Martin Sorrell: Labour’s working week reforms won’t help firms

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Opinion

The EU will strangle innovation in AI

Opinion

EU regulatory overreach has gone from from a Brexiteer conspiracy theory and source of ridicule to something that EU leaders themselves acknowledge and are trying to address. But when it comes to AI, they’re already behind, says James Price If you’ve bought a plastic drinks bottle in recent months, you may have noticed a maddening […]
Haldane is right – the Chancellor’s doom-mongering is dangerous

Opinion

Back in the GDR? East Germans fear a return to socialism

Politics

As half of East Germans say recent negative developments in their country remind them of the post-war era of socialism, Germany has become the sick man of Europe, warns Rainer Zitelmann The German government has been increasingly intervening in the economy. Many Germans have been outraged by government mandates dictating which heating systems they are […]

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Ireland confirm replacement for British and Irish Lions coach Farrell

Sport

Simon Easterby will take charge of Ireland’s rugby union team while Andy Farrell is away coaching the British and Irish Lions. Farrell will lead the touring side to Australia next summer for a three-Test series against the Wallabies. It means he will not be able to lead Ireland in the 2025 Guinness Six Nations, where […]
Mahmood set for ODI recall as Zampa resigned to Test absence

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Visit Lake Como in autumn for gorgeous scenery without the crowds

Life&Style

One of the most extravagant hotels in Europe, Adam Hay Nicholls stays at the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni on the fringes of Lake Como in best possible season: autumn One of three ‘grande dame’ hotels on northern Italy’s perennially glamorous Lake Como, the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni lives up to its Belle Époque billing in […]
Why Rhodes in Greece is ideal in autumn, with fewer crowds and plenty of sun

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Benedict Cumberbatch: My family, going grey and the joy of playing miserable roles

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Benedict Cumberbatch interview. The Doctor Strange actor discusses family life, getting grey hair and his darkest role yet
London’s fox ambulance does exactly what it says. We meet the team.

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‘I told Henry Cavill’s PR to f**k off’: When interviews go wrong

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Blackbaud: CSR and ESG has evolved with focus on authentic impact

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City A.M. sat down with Andrew J. Troup, the director of corporate giving and engagement strategy at Blackbaud, to find out what he anticipates the future of social impact will look like.
London T100: What it means to redefine triathlon

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London T100: Start strong for a first-time triathlon

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