The Notebook: Gabriela Hersham on flexi spaces for a flexi city, supporting the next generation and a parable about friendship September 25, 2023 Nurturing new talent requires real thinking about the future of the workplace
Japan’s growing military power will help the West challenge China’s threat September 25, 2023 Old memories die hard and there will inevitably be scepticism of reinvigorated foreign policy from Japan, but it should be a change we embrace, writes Eliot Wilson
We can’t put off our plans to deal with climate change – the City certainly won’t September 25, 2023 Sunak is right to explore ways to deliver net zero in a climate of financial insecurity, but we can't put off the transition to a green economy, writes Nicholas Lyons.
Now is the time to change the mechanism that brought us HS2’s repeated failings September 25, 2023 What a sorry mess the country has got itself into HS2 – a poorly planned project, executed badly, at tremendous cost in both time and money. If reports are to be believed that the government is set to axe the Manchester – Birmingham leg, joining with its already dearly-departed Leeds cousin, then we are left [...]
A bonfire of red tape doesn’t actually make us more competitive September 25, 2023 Stripping back regulation causes more uncertainty and can actually wind up making British businesses less competitive rather than trigger economic growth, writes Carum Basru
Westminster under water: Bank regulator suggests stress tests for sudden and extreme climate events September 24, 2023 The head of the UK’s banking regulator has suggested testing the country’s financial system to see if it could withstand extreme and sudden climate events, such as Westminster ending up under water.
Hunt’s mooted ISA reforms offer ‘a beacon of hope’ to struggling firms, business groups say September 24, 2023 Top City business groups have welcomed suggestions the Treasury could reform rules around ISAs in a bid to supercharge London-listed firms.
The Pensions Regulator investigates Wilko family dividends September 24, 2023 The Pensions Regulator is scrutinising the dividends withdrawn from Wilko as part of an inquiry into the high street discount chain’s downfall. The chain collapsed in August, putting over 12,000 jobs at risk, and now family shareholders are facing pressures to fill a £56m deficit in its pension fund, the Sunday Times has reported. It [...]
Shein reaches £1bn in UK sales with tax bill of just £2.3m September 24, 2023 Fast fashion giant Shein has made over £1bn-worth of sales within the first two years of its UK presence.
Babcock boss plays down prospect of future takeover September 24, 2023 The boss of Babcock has played down the prospect of a takeover amid the company's turnaround plan - who has labelled a sale "unlikely."
