Why inheritance tax means more couples are saying ‘I do’ to pre-nups May 1, 2025 Pre-nups are no longer just for the ultra-rich – inheritance tax changes mean more couples are thinking strategically about protecting their wealth, says Amy Harris Once seen as something only the ultra-wealthy needed, pre-nuptial agreements are increasingly common among everyday couples. With financial independence becoming a bigger priority, and the introduction of inheritance tax changes, [...]
The last thing pension funds need is a state mandated investment strategy April 30, 2025 UK pension funds don’t have the capabilities to deliver a mandated 10 per cent minimum allocation to private assets, says Toby Glaysher By threatening to enforce a 10 per cent minimum allocation to private assets, the government risks turning the Mansion House reforms from a visionary ambition into a blunt instrument. The premise behind the [...]
Could Britain survive a blackout? April 30, 2025 Blackouts across the Iberian Peninsula have exposed the fragility of our highly-connected infrastructure – and Britain is uniquely ill-equipped for a similar incident, says James Price In Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged, society comes crashing down because the most talented people are not respected or rewarded for their endeavours, so they go on strike. Quickly, things [...]
Can AI replace the boardroom? April 30, 2025 AI is quietly taking over strategic decisions and that’s a mistake. If strategy is going to stay human, then it has to stay messy, says Paul Armstrong Automation used to mean invoices, scheduling and sorting PDFs. Now it means suggesting layoffs, flagging underperforming units, reshaping go-to-market strategy, and proposing M&A targets. AI isn’t just in [...]
Mandating investment lays bare the Chancellor’s failures April 30, 2025 As Latin American countries began to allow for the creation of private pensions in the 1980s and 1990s, they faced a new dilemma on how to maximise domestic investment by these new funds. While they initially opted for a policy of strict capital controls and limits on overseas investments, everyone has to face economic reality [...]
EU youth mobility scheme is essential for a post-Brexit reset April 30, 2025 An EU youth mobility scheme is a needed concession to repair the UK's post-Brexit relationship with the bloc, writes James Reed.
Tony Blair is right to call for ‘reset’ of ludicrous Net Zero debate April 30, 2025 If energy secretary Ed Miliband still believes that critics of his dash to Net Zero are peddlers of “nonsense and lies” he has a new name to add to his list of dangerous misinformation merchants: Tony Blair. I do appreciate that some people believe that his name belongs on exactly that kind of list, but [...]
The Debate: Should London bid for the 2040 Olympic Games? April 30, 2025 Should London really put in a bid for the 2040 Olympics? We get two experts to hash it out in this week's Debate.
High-street banks are shortchanging cash savers April 30, 2025 Many savers are choosing cash during a time of uncertainty, but many savings accounts still yield under two per cent. There is a better way, says Nigel Terrington In periods of relentless noise, steep market sell-offs and economic uncertainty, the most sensible decision can be to do nothing. To accomplish this, you need to hold [...]
CMA chair: ‘The UK desperately needs economic growth’ April 30, 2025 The CMA is evolving but we will always stick firmly to the fundamentals: Protecting UK consumers and promoting competition, says new chair Doug Gurr Today I’m speaking to my fellow chairs at a summit of the UK major regulators. It’s a privilege to be part of the deep collective experience and commitment of that group [...]