Stop criticising Gen Z and learn how to capture attention of distracted generation October 3, 2023 Young people today discern at high speed what they like and what they don't so it's up to brands to win over this consumer powerhouse of a generation
Water industry woes make future challenges harder to fix October 2, 2023 The water industry is a national disgrace, making the tough choices it has to make over investment and water shortages even more difficult
Labour’s spending promises have been backed into a corner by a frail economy October 2, 2023 Starmer’s U-turn on the charitable status of schools is the latest about-turn on key Labour policy as the party finds its commitments backed into a corner by a fragile economy, writes Eliot Wilson
Tough new US tech laws could open up a whole new UK market October 2, 2023 The US, known for its friendly approach to tech, is looking to toughen up rules against Web3 and blockchain technologies, giving the UK a fresh chance to seize billions worth of investment, writes Iain Mansfield
The age of new tech titans isn’t over and London should be the base for these firms October 2, 2023 The global tech race is well underway. In this landscape, we should be proud to be Europe’s tech leader. But we can’t rest on our laurels. From the United States in the west, to China in the east, the competition is fierce, and we need to focus hard on boosting our competitiveness. One sure-fire way [...]
Why Britain is no friend of capitalism September 29, 2023 Britain has been a home to free marketeers for centuries. Yet the public don’t seem to want them, writes Dr Rainer Zitelmann in this guest essay for City A.M. You might have thought that the home of Adam Smith, a raft of prominent economists and indeed Margaret Thatcher would have a rose-tinted view of capitalism – or [...]
Britain needs to build, so we need more than just white men in construction September 29, 2023 I’m glad I have had the chance to rise through the ranks to become a senior woman leader in my industry. But there are many who haven’t had the same opportunity and even more who haven’t got in through the door.
Meta is the exception not the rule as it pulls out of its London office September 29, 2023 Meta has paid £149m to sever its lease for its London office, but the tech giant’s financial woes are not a reflection of the capital’s market.
Who’s in charge anyway? Our sluggish growth happened on Sunak’s watch September 28, 2023 From HS2 to replacing A-levels, Sunak and his ministers are busy pretending the delays, challenges and cost overruns have nothing to do with them, writes Will Cooling.
A new oil field in the North Sea won’t be forever, but it’s a good decision for now September 28, 2023 We were always going to need the new Rosebank oil field in the North Sea, even if the black "gold rush" is coming to a close, writes Cameron Smith