Former Britishvolt boss slams government’s EV strategy as takeover bid stalls August 9, 2023 The government lacks “innovative thinking” and a “joined up industrial strategy” to support the UK’s electric vehicle industry.
Inflation to remain above Bank of England’s target until 2025, think tank warns August 9, 2023 Inflation may remain above the Bank of England’s two per cent target for the next few years as price increases have increasingly spilled over into the wider economy, a think tank warned today. According to forecasts from the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), inflation is forecast to fall to 5.2 per cent [...]
Britons define ourselves by our work, maybe we should ‘just beach’ like Ken August 9, 2023 We need to stop answering the question "what are you doing?" with our job title, as if being a chartered accountant is your entire identity, writes Josh Williams, in response to Phoebe Arslanagic-Wakefield's piece.
Edinburgh Fringe fame for a one woman show is proof of the randomness of celebrity August 9, 2023 The world of the arts is one of inequalities: very few do extremely well, and most do badly. It's on show now at the Edinburgh Fringe, and it proves that celebrity is almost accidental, writes Paul Ormerod
Britain’s productivity puzzle does have an answer, but we dismissed it as too simple August 9, 2023 Our politicians often don't realise that the key to productivity is a happy, satisfied and healthy workforce. Wellness is essential to the growth of our workforce, writes Simon Neville
Cornish Lithium secures vital £54m cash boost after warning of financial difficulties August 8, 2023 Cornish Lithium has secured a vital cash injection to boost its lithium ambitions, with fresh backing from a group of institutional investors.
New high-tech scanners see City Airport speed ahead on security August 8, 2023 London City Airport has said its new high-tech CT scanners have made the airport even more efficient, with the average time it takes to conduct security checks now just under four minutes.
Fifth of UK importers altered supply chains due to global tensions, with China in focus August 8, 2023 More than a fifth of UK importers have been forced to alter supply chains as a result of geopolitical tensions, with China in sharp focus, a new survey has found. Some 20.5 per cent of companies, which are importers, have altered supply chains as a result of global tensions, according to a survey of more [...]
Crypto must be taught in schools – here’s why August 8, 2023 If we’re serious about future-proofing our economy, teaching crypto in schools should become a priority, believes Nigel Green.
European bank shares fall after shock 40 per cent Italian windfall tax on excess profits August 8, 2023 Shares in European banks fell after the Italian government announced a surprise windfall tax on banks who have seen bumper profits thanks to higher interest rates. Late last night Giorgia Meloni’s populist government agreed to impose a one-off 40 per cent tax on extra-profits, defining extra-profits as when net interest income has grown beyond three [...]
