UK entrepreneurs see Labour as ‘party of business’, survey finds October 19, 2023 A survey shows 43% of business leaders feel that Labour understands what their businesses need to succeed, against 26% who did not.
Let’s be honest, culture wars campaigns won’t win voters in a cost-of-living crisis October 19, 2023 Australians just showed us why campaigns based on culture war issues don't work, writes Matthew Lesh
Government unlikely to secure trade deal with India this month October 18, 2023 The government’s hopes of securing a trade deal with India by the end of October are now said to be unlikely.
Looming post-Brexit tariffs will cost Brits buying electric cars an extra £3,400 October 18, 2023 Looming post-Brexit tariffs will cost British consumers buying electric vehicles (EVs) an extra £3,400 from next year, new figures show.
Philip Hammond ‘dismayed’ by Tory shift to ‘populism’ October 18, 2023 Lord Philip Hammond said he has been “dismayed” by the “populist turn” the Conservatives took. The former Chancellor told City A.M. while he thought the party was now “heading in the right direction” he had been “dismayed by the populist turn” the Tories took. During an interview about his role as chair of crypto firm [...]
Halsey Keetch: Headhunting in the City October 16, 2023 Caroline Keetch and Alex Keetch tell Jennifer Sieg about the key to Halsey Keetch’s ongoing success In the heart of any city, there often lies a silent yet roaring storm of businesses that keep the industry ticking over. For Halsey Keetch in particular, there is one mission: to be the best at what they do [...]
The Notebook: Lucy McNulty on why the FCA must rethink its chairmanship October 16, 2023 Where the City’s top thinkers get a few things off their chest. Today, Lucy McNulty, editor of the Following the Rules podcast, takes the pen.
Humza Yousaf tells Westminster ‘bring it on’ as he shifts strategy for indyref2 October 15, 2023 Humza Yousaf has shifted his strategy towards a second Scottish independence referendum as he told Westminster to “bring it on”. The first minister said the Scottish National Party (SNP) would begin negotiations on leaving the UK if they won a majority of seats (29) in Scotland at a general election. Speaking to the BBC, Yousaf, [...]
‘My banking issues are now over’: Brexit leader Nigel Farage announces new account with Lloyds October 13, 2023 Today, Farage took to X and wrote: "After being refused banking facilities by ten other banks, my banking issues are now over."
How London kept its post-Brexit mojo as a tech investment hub October 12, 2023 London has surged ahead of European rivals as a tech investment hub and has become the only City on the continent to climb into the top ten for venture capital investment globally, according to a new report.