The Debate: Would citizens’ assemblies improve our democracy? February 21, 2024 City A.M.’s weekly feature takes the fiercest water-cooler debates and pits two candidates head to head before delivering The Judge’s ultimate verdict. This week: Should the UK introduce citizens’ assemblies? Yes: In Ireland, citizens’ assemblies helped identify a new consensus point for abortion rights The 24-hour-long ‘moment’ we just experienced around citizens’ assemblies has been [...]
One clear trend from London Fashion Week? The tourist tax is failing retail February 21, 2024 London's fashion scene is envied globally, but getting rid of tax-free shopping is an own goal for our retail sector, writes Dee Corsi.
Whatever you think of him, the former Post Office boss has guts February 21, 2024 The war of words that has erupted between the ex-Post Office chair and Kemi Badenoch is a welcome example of character, writes Simon Neville.
Ricardian Equivalence and why Britain’s really in a recession February 21, 2024 The intriguing factor governing low household spending isn't mortgages or energy prices, argues Paul Ormerod, but saving...
Letter to the editor: Throwing out standards is not the way for the City to reclaim its crown February 21, 2024 CityUK’s open letter highlights a pressing issue - if London wishes to remain a premier global financial centre, it must evolve to support the changing needs of businesses seeking to go public.
Want to crack the productivity puzzle? Backing small businesses is step one February 20, 2024 It's easier than ever to start a business, but much harder to grow it; the UK must act to support small businesses, writes Charlotte Keenan.
Explainer-in-brief: England’s rebellious ramblers get set to descend on Dartmoor February 20, 2024 Rebellious ramblers carrying a model boat are taking to the paths of Devon to cheerfully commit a crime: trespassing on private land. Why?
Why Britain needs a minister for pubs (and cheaper pints while we’re at it) February 20, 2024 Britain's pubs are not only essential for the economy, but also the national psyche; Britain must protect them, writes Emma McClarkin.
A forex fintech is putting an end to hidden fees – high street banks should take note February 20, 2024 Millions of Brits face charges of almost four per cent when sending money abroad – a new app committed to 'radical transparency' is set to change all that, writes Harsh Sinha
Hunting for a legacy? These are the taxes Jeremy should tweak February 20, 2024 If the Chancellor is looking to secure his legacy ahead of the General Election, he should use next month’s Budget to fix the thresholds and cliff edges that are distorting the economy, argues Tim Sarson Budgets are almost as much about political theatre as they are about policy, especially in the run-up to a general [...]