The Debate: Should UK businesses follow Europe’s August shutdown tradition? July 30, 2025 The French (supposedly) do it, so why not us? We get two writers to weigh up the pros and cons of the August shutdown in this week's debate.
The Debate: Should the London Stock Exchange open 24-hour trading? July 23, 2025 Could 24-hour trading revive the London Stock Exchange? We get two market experts to go head to head in this week's Debate.
The Debate: Should we turn empty City office blocks into nightlife venues? July 16, 2025 A new report has imagined a future where ravers head to the disused office blocks of the City on the weekends. Is it madness or genius?
The Debate: Should Rachel Reeves reduce the Cash ISA allowance? July 9, 2025 Rachel Reeves is reportedly mulling reducing the amount Brits can save in Cash ISAs, but would such a move actually foster economic growth?
MP defends ‘human cost’ of assisted dying bill after impact assessment May 3, 2025 Assisted dying is about the “human cost” and not pounds and pence, the MP behind the proposed legislation has said after an assessment of the potential costs. An impact assessment into the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was published on Friday, exactly a fortnight ahead of the next Commons debate on the proposed [...]
The Debate: Is investing in space tourism irresponsible? April 23, 2025 Blue Origin's star-studded space flight caused more backlash than awe, but is all space tourism frivolous? Two writers hash it out.
The Debate: Should businesses put purpose above profit? April 16, 2025 It's capitalism's age-old question, should businesses prioritise purpose over profit? Two writers hash it out in this week's Debate.
The Debate: Should we ban smartphones in schools? April 2, 2025 As Keir Starmer calls for schools to pay screen Adolescence, could a smartphone ban be next? We get two writers to argue for and against.
The Debate: Should we abolish daylight saving time? March 27, 2025 Twice a year we change the clocks - and twice a year we ask why. We get two writers to hash it out in this week's Debate.
The Debate: Has having more women in the boardroom helped overall progress? March 5, 2025 More women may now hold board positions, but has a boardroom focus helped or hindered women overall in the workplace?