Birmingham is a city on the cusp, but its economy is at a crossroads moment September 12, 2023 Birmingham has become a powerhouse, but the council has been too busy with internal squabbling to make sure all of its residents are part of the transformation, writes Adam Hawksbee
It’s a relief we’ve rejoined Horizon, but it is certainly not a victory of post-Brexit Britain September 12, 2023 A deal with Horizon was initially almost inevitable - until post-Brexit UK relations with the EU erupted over Northern Ireland, writes Zoe Peden
Spare a thought for MPs, they don’t have a chance of succeeding like FTSE execs September 12, 2023 We're always telling politicians they could learn from business, but they don't have half of the advantages of being a C-suite boss, writes Natascha Engel
A remarkable effort to turn grim tragedy into something positive September 12, 2023 More than two decades on, the sheer visceral terror of the September 11 attacks continues to linger. Few working in the City then, in a world of global finance, did not know someone caught up by the assault on New York in some way. In the world before immediate smartphone communication, those were anxious days [...]
Analysis: Sunak’s China challenge September 11, 2023 Can Rishi Sunak deal with the threat of China after an alleged spy for the CCP was found at the heart of Parliament?
A ‘spy clause’ to break encrypted texts while preserving privacy is still a dream September 11, 2023 After years of wrangling, the Online Safety Bill is still caught on impractical plans to break through end-to-end encrypted messages like WhatsApp, writes Eliot Wilson
UK solar dreams risk being tainted by China’s influence September 11, 2023 The political row over onshore wind was not the only issue with the Energy Bill – as the debate over China's role in solar power deepens.
Local authorities must dodge the fate of Birmingham City Council and fix their finances September 11, 2023 The troubles at Birmingham City Council threaten to pull down cash-strapped local authorities across the country, writes Claire Corbett
The insurance industry must rise to the challenge of damage from climate change September 11, 2023 Insurers will need to start to get to grips with the damage which could be wrought by climate change, writes Nicholas Lyons
We need to do more than just scrap stamp duty to drive investment in the UK September 8, 2023 The removal of stamp duty is just one of many levers that could be pulled to generate additional investment in the UK’s markets.