Daunting task of improving public services is the real challenge for next government October 11, 2023 The SNP has faced the consequence of sheer incompetence with their resounding by-election defeat but dissatisfaction with public services is rife south of the border too, writes Paul Ormerod
City firms love to play an economic blame game over investor confidence October 10, 2023 Companies are far too quick to blame the economic environment when a share price dips but they should look at the many things they can do to attract investors, Oliver Hughes writes
Taxpayers will end up paying for Scotland’s four-day working week experiment October 10, 2023 Four-day week trials in the public sector risk the quality of people’s day-to-day services and will see the Government squander eye-watering amounts of taxpayers' cash, Elliot Keke writes
Sex (ism) and the City: can new regulations root out the bad apples? October 10, 2023 As the FCA and PRA prepare to crack down on improper conduct in ‘the City’, what would Carrie Bradshaw make of the regulators’ latest attempt to promote healthy culture, and root out the bad guys? Jennie Clarke asks
Labour must present clear vision for UK’s future energy agenda October 9, 2023 All eyes will be on how Keir Starmer will ensure Labour's energy policy is both credible and distinct from the Tories.
The demise of HS2 should teach us to give up the false idol of consensus October 9, 2023 Consensus is not the political ideal that we've been taught to believe it is and the HS2 debacle proves its shortcomings, writes Eliot Wilson
What would a Labour government mean for financial services? October 9, 2023 Keir Starmer wants the City to help him deliver his vision for Britain and sees the financial sector as a key partner in the transition to net zero and delivering the much-desired growth, writes Alice Perry
We need to tackle financial exclusion and give everyone the opportunity to safeguard their future October 9, 2023 With a plan to make credit more accessible and financial education part of the primary school curriculum, the Lord Mayor of the City of London wants everyone to experience economic stability
Sunak’s switch from tech bro to cynical political player wins Tory support but leaves business worried October 6, 2023 Sunak's choice to abandon a "think big" Sillicon Valley mentality may have curried favour with the electorate, but it concerns business leaders, writes Leon Emirali
Developers must make the most of London’s rich history and not rely on retail alone October 6, 2023 Property developers can no longer depend on traditional retail for survivial and must engage with London's unique and varied history to ensure successful regeneration, Trevor Morriss writes