Not-so-free-market Rishi isn’t perfect, but he’s the right choice right now October 24, 2022 Rightly or wrongly, Britain’s credibility is at stake – and right now, Rishi Sunak is more likely to restore confidence in the country’s government than either Penny Mordaunt or Boris Johnson The choice facing Conservative MPs today is a difficult one. They are behind in the polls, and fear for their political future. They are [...]
Crypto cash makes more Brits drive luxury cars despite raging cost of living crisis October 24, 2022 Luxury car owners have increased by 9.2 per cent over the past year, according to data published today. Figures from accountancy group UHY Hacker Young show that the number of luxury car owners has gone up from 221,124 in 2020 to 241,391 a year later. According to UHY Hacker Young’s partner David Kendrick, sales were [...]
Google searches for inflation surge by 1000 per cent and overtake Coronavirus October 24, 2022 Google searches for inflation have now overtaken people concerned by Coronavirus. Between July and October of this year, searches for inflation have surged by more than 1000 per cent compared to last year. This comes as the UK, US and large parts of Europe are gripped by soaring energy and food prices due in part [...]
‘Jewel in the crown’: Elizabeth Line’s Bond Street station formally opens October 24, 2022 The Elizabeth Line’s long-awaited Bond Street station opening has taken place, dubbed the “jewel in the crown of the West End’s” transport link. Crossrail’s latest new station will relieve congestion in the heart of London’s shopping district, giving more access to Oxford Circus. Its opening takes place ahead of the 6 November launch of extensions [...]
Pearson shares surge after jump in sales October 24, 2022 Publishing group Pearson said underlying sales had jumped seven per cent in the past quarter as it doubled down on profits expectations for the year.
Terra Firma boss says UK may need bailout from IMF and now ‘sick man of Europe’ due to Brexit deal October 24, 2022 A leading investment chief has predicted the UK may need a bailout from the IMF and is now the “sick man of Europe” because of the way Brexit was negotiated. Guy Hands, founder of private equity firm Terra Firma, said the UK’s investment landscape was bleak and the Conservatives “not” fit to run the country. [...]
Frasers Group increases Hugo Boss stake to £840m October 24, 2022 Frasers Group revealed it had snapped up a further chunk of shares from fashion firm Hugo Boss today taking its stake in the firm to £840m.
Explainer-in-brief: A Tory leadership election, all over again October 24, 2022 It’s almost hard to believe it, but here we are again: today marks the beginning of another Tory leadership campaign. This one, however, has very different rules compared to what unfolded over summer.
Boris Johnson can win elections, but he never knew what to do once he did October 24, 2022 It also reduces politics to its bones as a mere transaction, with retaining office the only objective.
Ignore the soothsayers, the next election is still up for grabs if our economy settles October 24, 2022 Is there anything a new leader can do to turn around the Tories’ electoral chances?