Why a charity should own 10 per cent of your company’s shares Opinion The Notebook, where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today it’s James Reed with the pen The traditional model of capitalism is outdated and unsustainable — and I’m on a mission to change it. Yes, free markets based on short-term shareholder returns have delivered opportunities for people to succeed, encouraged innovation and entrepreneurship [...]
Young people plot a path for progress Opinion The Notebook is where the City’s movers and shakers have their say, today it’s Ella Robertson McKay with the pen This week, I’m in Munich, running the One Young World Summit – a gathering of over 2,200 young leaders, entrepreneurs, and activists from more than 190 countries. It’s the world’s most international forum dedicated to [...]
What’s the point of living in Zone 2 anymore? Opinion A grand a month for Tube delays and no nightlife to speak of, what's even the point of living in Zone 2 nowadays, asks Matt Kenyon.
The taxes driving housing developers out of London October 22, 2025 Stealth taxes faced by would-be builders have made London the most expensive city in the world to build, writes David Hirst.
UK needs a minister for drones to prepare for modern warfare October 21, 2025 As autonomous warfare spending edges towards a quarter of the MoD’s budget, it makes sense to appoint a dedicated minister for drones.
Stop coddling your staff! Good bosses spar with their employees October 15, 2025 When bosses prioritise politeness over honest exchange, they sacrifice the development of their employees, writes Dr Christian Marcolli.
AI bubble: Are we in the trough of disillusionment? October 14, 2025 As the term 'AI bubble' floats around the City, Susannah Streeter examines the outcomes of a potential dot.com-style boom and bust.
Are your workers quietly speeding ahead? Beware the rise of shadow AI October 8, 2025 Employees using AI tools without their employer's consent is an increasing problem with real-life consequences, writes Zoom UK boss Louise Newbury-Smith.
Lazy Brits are refusing to switch bank accounts. And I would know October 7, 2025 Despite knowing the benefits of switching, too many Brits refuse to switch bank accounts. And I'm part of the problem, writes Samuel Norman.
The Real Housewives show even the rich are poor in London October 1, 2025 The Real Housewives of London show even the super-rich aren't immune to all consequences of the housing crisis, writes Anna Moloney.