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Businesses slam brakes on hiring over Burnham uncertainty

Economics

The UK’s lofty tax bill and concerns surrounding the direction of an Andy Burnham premiership have led to a subdued jobs market, new research suggests, as employers pause hiring whilst they wait for further clarity on the likely incoming Prime Minister’s tax policies. Available jobs in London slumped five per cent in the second quarter […]
As it happened: Choppy day for FTSE 100 after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz as strikes ramp up

Markets

Opinion

Here’s an idea for you Gary Stevenson: a 0 per cent wealth tax

Opinion

Gary Stevenson’s success lies in translating a highly complicated economic problem into an emotional story people instinctively understand. The trouble is that successful communication is not really about popularity, it is about ensuring the policy underpinning the message can survive contact with a political and economic reality, says Tim Focas Eye catching, the audience wants […]
Could an England World Cup win boost the markets?

Opinion

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Why Andy Burnham Could Spell Disaster for the UK Economy
Sky buys chunk of ITV, what the City makes of Burnham, and $8m World Cup tickets

Sport

SailGP, rugby and PJL: Inside the new £50m budget sporting asset class

Sport Business

With big money tickets ever harder to find, investors are looking far and wide for their next affordable investment. Big-money takeovers will always catch the eye; whether that be the multi-billion-pound purchase of Chelsea by a Todd Boehly-fronted consortium from Roman Abramovich, the £1.3bn takeover of Indian Premier League team Royal Challengers Bengaluru by a […]
Why do six Premier League clubs still not have front of shirt sponsors?

Sport Business

The Punter

Breeze and Monarch can make chances Count at Sha Tin

Sport

SUNDAY’s Class One Hong Kong Racehorse Owners Association Trophy Handicap (12.35pm) over a mile holds centre stage for Sha Tin’s final meeting of the 2025/26 season. Historically, records show gallopers in the lower half of the handicap have an advantage over top weights. That trend looks likely to continue with several well-rated performers lurking near […]
Lady the right Choice with Yuen up

Sport
O’Brien can complete July Cup Mission

Sport

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