Two years to go: Your journey to UK T+1 must start now October 13, 2025 The countdown is on to T+1. Here's everything your firm should be doing now to get prepared, writes Andrew Douglas.
On this day: Margaret Thatcher’s 100th birthday October 13, 2025 Britain owes everything to the woman who saved it from socialism, says Rainer Zitelmann Margaret Thatcher would have been 100 years old today. She served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for nearly 12 years, making her the longest-serving Prime Minister of the 20th century. No other political leader has ever implemented tax cuts, [...]
Better workplaces will make Britain more productive October 11, 2025 The UK’s significant productivity crisis is exacerbated by outdated and inefficient office environments, and improving these workplaces is a practical and cost-effective starting point for businesses to boost national output, employee efficiency and staff retention, says Phil Bentley Last Friday, The Office for Budget Responsibility submitted its latest estimates for the UK economy to the [...]
Forget strategy, company culture is the trump card for struggling businesses October 10, 2025 Up against changing tech, tariffs and government policy, it's company culture, not strategy, that will help businesses, writes Chris Lewis.
Don’t stop at housing, abolish stamp duty on shares too October 10, 2025 Abolishing stamp duty on housing would be a bold step towards economic renewal. But don't stop there, says Blake Stephenson.
Farewell to Nutmeg and the first chapter of fintech’s story October 10, 2025 When I read that J.P.Morgan will retire the Nutmeg brand later this year, it felt like the end of a chapter, not just for them, but for all of us who began this journey together. For more than a decade, Nutmeg and Moneyfarm were often spoken of in the same breath. Two young companies trying [...]
The government must green light Heathrow’s plan for expansion October 10, 2025 A third runway at Heathrow will be a shot in the arm for growth, and it’s clear that the airport’s own, shovel-ready plan is the only viable one around, says John Dickie With party conference season wrapping up, all eyes are now turning towards the Autumn Budget and how the government can turn its growth [...]
National Taiwan day is a moment to remember there is no modern world without this beacon of democracy October 10, 2025 Taiwan’s National Day celebrates a resilient and innovative democracy that has become indispensable to the modern world through its economic strength and technological dominance in semiconductors, says Lubov Chernukhin Every year on the 10th of October, Taiwan celebrates its National Day. It is a day of pride, reflection and a reminder of how this small [...]
Revolut Trading UK CEO: The City of London still doesn’t reflect all the people it serves October 9, 2025 The City works best when it reflects the people it serves, and there’s still a way to go, says Revolut Trading UK boss Yana Shkrebenkova.
Is it too late for Kemi to turn the Tories around? October 9, 2025 Conservative Party Conference proved the Tories are doing some proper thinking on the policies Britain needs, but is Reform’s poll lead already unassailable? Ask William Atkinson Why go to Conservative Party conference? After five days in Manchester, that question feels rather existential. I’ve only attended professionally. Despite having been a member since I was 15 [...]