The real scrutiny of Burnham begins now Opinion Burnham's honeymood period has been further bolstered by positive economic news. As Parliament returns, now is the time for bold moves.
Dolly Parton: The rhinestone capitalist Opinion Dolly Parton is often celebrated as a working class hero, but her entrepreneurial triumphs can be read as a fable of capitalism too.
Londoners can no longer afford the Notting Hill Carnival Opinion Around 2m people flock to Notting Hill Carnival each year. But there is no such thing as a free lunch, or free street party, says James Ford.
Why investors shouldn’t rush to buy the next blockbuster IPO August 26, 2026 IPOs get investors frothing at the mouth, yet the evidence suggests they should be viewed with greater caution, writes Yves Bonzon.
That women ‘lack confidence to invest’ is a lazy answer to a major problem August 26, 2026 Explaining away the gender investment gap as a matter of confidence has shifted responsibility away from the industry and onto women.
GPTZero founder: Even with watermarks, AI slop isn’t going anywhere August 25, 2026 We must learn how AI fits in the writing process effectively, rather than as a short cut to produce spam, writes GPTZero co-founder Alex Cui.
An overly complicated tax system is holding the UK back August 25, 2026 Tax simplification should be integral to the government’s growth agenda, writes BDO head of tax Adam Frais.
The UN treaty that’s been incentivising Britain’s blockers since 1998 August 24, 2026 Leaving the Aarhus Convention would make it easier to build homes, roads, reservoirs, railways and companies, writes Tom Willerton-Gartside.
A global tram renaissance is underway. Why isn’t London jumping on board? August 24, 2026 London, once home to the world's largest tram network, squandered it all. Nicholas Boys Smith explains how London can get back on track.
Burnham forgets, the Labour Party is a moral crusade or it is nothing August 24, 2026 Voters yearn for loftier ambitions. Burnham must think bigger, yes even than devolution, if he is to meaningfully win back the electorate.