Keir Starmer won’t fix the economy May 27, 2024 Keir Starmer is driving home the message that “Labour has changed”, but it remains a dirigiste party, believing that the state must play a substantial and active role in the management of the economy, says Eliot Wilson Parliament will formally be dissolved this week, after Rishi Sunak announced the general election will be held on [...]
Could Persimmon be set for £1bn takeover of housebuilding rival Cala Group? May 27, 2024 Persimmon plots £1bn takeover of Cala Group
Elizabeth Line turns two: The highs, the lows and the future for London’s favourite route May 24, 2024 The Elizabeth Line turns two years old today and it has been a rare success story in Britain's infrastructure scene.
EP: 272 Haydock, Goodwood & Hong Kong May 24, 2024 The five-furlong Temple Stakes is the highlight at Haydock on Saturday, alongside the other Group 2 Sandy Lane Stakes. We speak to Epsom trainer Adam West as well as Australian visitor Henry Dwyer ahead of the Group 2 sprint. The beautiful setting of Goodwood racecourse course is also on Saturday’s racing menu, featuring the Height [...]
Happy birthday to the Elizabeth line May 24, 2024 The economic value the Elizabeth Line has brought to London cannot be underestimated, but we can’t stop there. Two years on, it’s time to think about how we can build on its success, says Tristram Gethin Today the Elizabeth line celebrates its second anniversary. Speak to Londoners about the impact it’s had, and you’ll be [...]
Major British port operator unveils plan for first ‘green shipping corridors’ in UK May 23, 2024 Peel Ports Group has announced plans to establish the UK's first green shipping corridors between Ireland.
Does Manchester City prove you can buy success? May 22, 2024 Manchester City's fourth consecutive Premiership victory is just one example of the concentration of success in football among a few clubs
Smiths Group: Engineering and tech giant on track as new chief settles in May 21, 2024 New Smiths Group chief Roland Carter has overseen a solid first quarter in his first few months at the company.
England prop Kyle Sinckler named in Barbarians team for Fiji clash at Twickenham May 21, 2024 The fixture on 22 June, which is part of a double-header that sees South Africa take on Wales beforehand.
Why do politicians put up with insults from pensioners? May 20, 2024 You’d expect the Prime Minister to be thick-skinned but when he has expended so much literal and political capital on pensioners only to be accused of hating them you wonder how he keeps his cool, says Joseph Dinnage Being a frontline politician, particularly in the age of the keyboard pundit, is not a job for [...]