No proof of ‘value for money’ for billions spent on public procurement December 13, 2023 The government cannot demonstrate “value for money” for billions of taxpayer-funded public procurement, a group of MPs have warned.
Meet the entrepreneur on a mission to give women more control of their money – and make a difference December 13, 2023 Female Invest is on a mission to help women reach financial independence. Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen says it's about more than just money.
Shein float will be a godsend for markets – if it can get over the line December 13, 2023 As Shein eyes up a mega IPO, it's flotation could re-start the cycle of flotations which has been stuck in the doldrums, writes Simon Neville
The vast social costs of Covid lockdowns are clear, so why is the inquiry silent? December 13, 2023 The pandemic-era lockdowns had crushing social and economic impacts, but the inquiry is flat out ignoring it, writes Paul Ormerod
Why the financial world should be demanding authenticity December 13, 2023 There is every reason for the financial world - and the public beyond it - to be sceptical of greenwashing.
Key Rwanda safety bill scrapes through crunch Commons vote December 12, 2023 Rishi Sunak has been spared defeat after a key bill declaring Rwanda a safe country for migrant flights scraped through a Commons vote - but could face a future rebellion in the New Year.
Ad watchdog conducts record level of rulings on green issues in 2023 December 12, 2023 Since the start of the year, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has conducted 29 formal rulings on green issues this year.
Billionaire vaccine maker buys London’s most expensive property of the year December 12, 2023 A billionaire who made his wealth from vaccines has just made the most expensive purchase on a home in London this year, snapping up a Mayfair mansion for £138m.
Banks to face ‘very serious consequences’ if they lie on ‘debanking’, FCA chief warns December 12, 2023 Banks will face "very serious consequences" if they are found to have lied about cases of so-called "debanking", the City watchdog’s chief warned today, as the fallout from a row between Nigel Farage and Natwest earlier this year continues.
Purplebricks to sell homes for free in turnaround bid under new ownership December 12, 2023 Estate agency Purplebricks will get a new lease of life as it launches a new – free – model, months after it came under new ownership. The company says it will now allow customers to sell their homes without a fee, as part of a bid to “disrupt the housing market.” This comes after Purplebricks [...]
