Maybe Sunak was right – we should change how we invest in poor rural areas August 15, 2023 The government's approach to investment focuses too much on poverty and not enough on opportunities. Rishi Sunak must find a way of making social mobility accessible, writes Adam Hawksbee
We were never going to have a great British bonfire of the tax system after Brexit August 15, 2023 We have neglected to reintroduce VAT-free shopping for foreign tourists, doubtless to squeals of delight from shopkeepers in Milan or Paris.
Explainer: An overhaul of cancer targets causes split between doctors August 14, 2023 Today NHS England announced proposals for new cancer targets following a consultation that began last year. The proposals include significant changes, like abolishing around two-thirds of the targets and changing others in a major overhaul of the cancer diagnostics and treatment system. The NHS says the new system, with fewer targets, will be easier for [...]
Vote blue, go green? A climate takeover of the Conservatives is an unlikely feat August 14, 2023 The eco-warriors among the Conservatives are a small but growing number, albeit not fast enough to turnaround an anti-green slant Rishi Sunak has implemented, writes Eliot Wilson.
Making the arts a staple part of our school system will boost London as a capital city August 14, 2023 Arts and culture, as much as finance, make the City what is is: a great international hub providing opportunities for people. That's why we need to keep investing in the arts, writes Nicholas Lyons
Keeping loss-making giants like WeWork flush with VC cash is killing competition August 14, 2023 WeWork hasn't had to turn a profit because an endless amount of venture capital cash has allowed them to challenge all other workspaces, writes Jordan Greenaway.
Zoom: We’re not choosing the office over remote work August 11, 2023 Even as Zoom encourages its employees back to the office, it's sticking by an approach of flexible work, writes Phil Perry.
Wilko may look like Woolies 2.0, but a new buyer should save it from collapse August 11, 2023 Wilco’s collapse into administration put tens of thousands of jobs at risk, but the high street staple should have a future if a buyer sees beyond the hysteria, writes George MacDonald.
The key to reducing our emissions is in our buildings, not meatless burgers August 11, 2023 No matter how many meatless burgers we eat, it won’t save us from climate change unless we deal with the emissions hiding in our buildings.
We can brag about climate investment, but too many start ups are still a very light green August 11, 2023 More and more companies are embracing impact investing, but regulations are burdensome and end up excluding small companies and investors and emerging start-ups. This must change, writes Tove Larsson