The Debate: Is it desirable to have a Prime Minister who fasts? January 31, 2024 The Prime Minister fasts for 36 hours each week - is that a good thing? Our columnists battle it out before City A.M. delivers the verdict.
Without indy venues, the UK would never have spawned its unique music scenes January 31, 2024 Independent venues are the backbone of the UK's music scene - and they are a boost to the economy too, writes Sybil Bell
New sanctions body: An OFAC equivalent for the UK? January 31, 2024 The launch of OTSI marks a watershed moment in UK sanctions policy - but the devil will be in the detail, writes Steven Farmer
Marriage: Romantics bemoan its demise but so should economists January 31, 2024 As the share of adults in the UK who are married drops below 50 per cent for the first time ever, economists as well as romantics should be concerned, writes Paul Ormerod
Hunt should listen to business leaders on the costly tourist tax January 30, 2024 Can a relatively small change to VAT laws really cost the country as much as West End retailers suggest? To the many of us who don’t choose our next weekend break on the back of a tax-break on our next Gucci handbag, the idea seems ludicrous. But there is a reason so many retailers and [...]
Keir Starmer is the right person to rebuild government’s vital relationship with business January 30, 2024 By focusing on “growth, growth, growth”, Keir Starmer will be able to mobilise the business community behind him to make his goal a reality.
Increasing levels of corruption in the UK pose a threat to the business community January 30, 2024 The UK has scored its highest ever ranking on the Corruption Perception Index, and businesses should be worried, writes Dan Hough
Post Office scandal provides a chance to review the benefits of cooperatives January 30, 2024 The scandal at the Post Office means the spotlight has now fallen on the societal value of businesses – and cooperatives provide a great alternative business model, write Rose Marley and Andrew Whyte The Post Office Horizon Scandal dominated public consciousness in the wake of the popular ITV drama series and the ongoing public inquiry [...]
High interest rates hurt but they might just be the medicine UK productivity sorely needs January 30, 2024 A post Global Financial Crisis policy of zero interest rates has facilitated investments which deliver poor returns, writes James Sproule Productivity is often seen as the key for sustainable growth. But it is hardly a secret that Britain’s productivity is stuck in the doldrums – and has been so since the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) [...]
Wetherspoon’s pubs are more than drinking dens – they’re cultural glue in a world without much of it January 29, 2024 Come for the prices, stay for the history: in many of Britain’s towns, “Spoons” has become the chief steward of civic heritage, writes Adam Hawksbee