Mark Kleinman dissects the CBI’s rescue plan – plus the boss of Vashi’s vanishing act and Man U’s other battle June 1, 2023 In five days time, Rain Newton-Smith must deliver the performance of her career. At an extraordinary general meeting of the CBI, she will seek to convince thousands of its members that it should survive the maelstrom which has brought it to the brink of collapse. The cards appear stacked against her. Already, the CBI’s principal [...]
The Notebook: Neil Bennett on Dubai’s past, present and future June 1, 2023 The Notebook is where interesting people say interesting things. Today, it’s Neil Bennett, global co-ceo of H/Advisors, a comms and advisory firm… Going green in the town that oil built I’m in Dubai for the launch of our new H/Advisors’ office here. We are focusing on sustainability communications as the city and the whole of [...]
Interview: Lastminute.com founder Brent Hoberman on why it’s time Britain embraced risk again June 1, 2023 Lastminute.com founder and serial entrepreneur Brent Hoberman tells Charlie Conchie why Britain must embrace risk and regain its entrepreneurial spirit.
The UK should care about workers who emigrate to avoid a painful brain drain June 1, 2023 Our government worries so much about immigration, and yet doesn't consider how many Brits might be thinking about leaving our shores. It could lead to a dangerous brain drain, writes John Oxley
Let’s be honest, we shouldn’t take those predicting the AI doomsday too seriously June 1, 2023 If you believe AI will destroy humanity, you're probably wrong. The real challenge is to regulate artificial intelligence safely without stifling innovation and growth, writes Matthew Lesh
The UK must fight a pattern of degrowth in this new, regional commercial order June 1, 2023 A new regionalised commercial order is emerging, and to stay afloat the UK state must change the way it plays on the world stage, choosing decentralisation and greater strategic clarity, writes Jeffrey Roberts
LME launches consultations to restore confidence after nickel crisis May 31, 2023 The London Metal Exchange launched two consultations on Wednesday on possible reforms in the wake of last year's nickel crisis.
Purplebricks bidder Lecram pulls out, claiming finances ‘worse than expected’ May 31, 2023 An 11th-hour rival bidder for Purplebricks has withdrawn its takeover approach, claiming the troubled estate agency’s financial condition is “significantly worse than expected”. It emerged last Friday that investor Lecram – the vehicle of property investor Adam Smith and a major shareholder in Purplebricks – was looking to muscle in with a proposal valuing the [...]
Consumer Duty: High street banks prepare for major regulatory shakeup as clock ticks down May 31, 2023 Banks in the UK have just two months to prepare for the incoming Consumer Duty, with some prominent bankers suggesting the new regulatory standards will prompt widespread changes in the industry. The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) flagship Consumer Duty, which will come into effect on 31 July, requires firms to deliver good outcomes for retail [...]
Gas prices could fall to zero predict experts as conditions ease over summer May 31, 2023 Gas prices will continue to slide this summer with day to day prices potentially dropping close to zero, argued energy experts.
