Britain’s pro-growth agenda needs a rebrand to convince reluctant voters July 18, 2023 As the Tories face a brutal set of by-elections, they needs to find a way to give growth a good name again.
London’s music renaissance is a magnet for tourism – not to mention Taylor Swift fans July 18, 2023 London is coming back as the key European capital for music - and that's good news for artists, for Londoners and obviously for Taylor Swift fans, writes Jamie Njoku-Goodwin
Siesta! As even Sicilian sun-seekers complain, we need to change our working hours July 18, 2023 As a heatwave sweeps across Europe, we should be thinking of the impact these temperatures have on workers and productivity - and adapt before it reaches London too, writes Elena Siniscalco
Analysis: A crackdown on university degrees July 17, 2023 It's about the debt - the £206bn pile eating away at the Exchequer - stupid.
The Liberal Democrats and the long, hard climb back to political relevancy July 17, 2023 As Keir Starmer looks increasingly likely to be the next PM, Ed Davey's Liberal Democrats have a shot at power - if they can remind voters they exist, writes Eliot Wilson
The hot pink Barbiemania sweeping London is a genius way to tap into our nostalgia July 17, 2023 The new Barbie Movie will spur new franchise opportunities for Mattel. The genius pre-movie campaign is turning London into a pink paradise and could bring back customers, writes Kurt Stuhllemmer
Our legal system is a bastion of Britain but it needs reform and yes, even AI July 17, 2023 The rule of law is crucial for the City’s global business reputation but the industry must also work with technological advances like AI.
Explainer: A scoresheet on Rishi’s five pledges July 14, 2023 With Parliament’s summer recess approaching, it is usually a good time to draw some conclusions on the current political situation. For the prime minister, it doesn’t look good. Rishi Sunak started the year outlining his five pledges for 2023: halve inflation, grow the economy, reduce the national debt, cut NHS waiting lists and stop the [...]
Lana del Rey, Billy Joel and Taylor Swift fever are bringing back London’s nightlife July 14, 2023 London is roaring back – and our unparalleled variety of culture, nightlife and live music is leading the way. Our fantastic nightclubs, arenas, and stadiums attract the globe’s biggest names, and our cherished grassroots venues are the platform for the next generation of talent. But even by London’s high standards, last week was extraordinary with more [...]
Small ‘c’ conservatism won’t work for the City anymore July 14, 2023 At Mansion House earlier this week, Jeremy Hunt signalled the era of small ‘c’ conservatism is over and the government will get out of the back seat in the City, is over, writes Dom Hallas. If the government really wants a second Big Bang, this was a pretty good start. The commitment of pension funds [...]