UK economy facing ‘pronounced recession’ Economics The war in the Middle East is “stalling growth” in the UK economy, fresh data has shown, as economists warned that a “pronounced recession” will come if energy prices stay high. A monthly survey of business activity across the country has suggested that there was a slowdown in output as well as a fall in […]
NAO: The government’s new Financial Transaction Control Framework needs improvement Opinion The National Audit Office’s new report assesses whether the government’s new Financial Transaction Control Framework offers value for money to the taxpayer, says Rachel Fenn The government plans to increasingly use financial transactions (FTs) – such as loans to businesses or equity investments – to pursue its policy goals. As at March 2024, the government’s […]
EC urged to stop Fifa’s ‘aggressive and exploitative’ World Cup ticket prices Sport Business The European Commission has been urged to intervene over Fifa’s “aggressive and exploitative” ticket sale policies for this summer’s World Cup. Prices at the tournament provoked widespread outcry when they were revealed last year, with the cheapest tickets for the final initially costing £3,000 and now listed for much more. Consumer rights group Euroconsumers and […]
Hands off our spuds: How Americans ‘discovered’ jacket potatoes Life&Style The New York Times has found about the jacket potato, a British staple the world isn’t ready for, says Steve Dinneen Sometimes in this tightly interconnected world of ours, it takes a New York Times headline to remind us that stark cultural differences still exist. “The British Have Finally Learned to Love Peanut Butter”, the […]
Claudia Winkleman’s new chat show is here… So what happened to the great British talk show? Life&Style
Ibis can prove Invincible in Hong Kong Derby Sport EXPECT a huge crowd at Sha Tin in Hong Kong on Sunday to witness the local sporting highlight of the season – the 10-furlong £2.5m BMW Hong Kong Derby (8.05am). Finding the winner will be no mean feat, and there are question marks about many gallopers truly staying the trip, while others will need plenty […]
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