Betting scandal: Whatever happened to “integrity, professionalism and accountability”? June 21, 2024 News that four close associates of the Prime Minister are being investigated for betting on the election suggests the Conservative party is taking an increasingly casual approach to basic propriety, says Eliot Wilson It started with an embarrassing story. Craig Williams, a Welsh MP who has been the Prime Minister’s parliamentary aide since 2022, was [...]
Square Mile and Me – Conservative City candidate Tim Barnes: ‘I live here, so I understand the everyday problems’ June 20, 2024 We’re asking the candidates for the Cities of London and Westminster to introduce themselves. Today, it's Conservative runner Timothy Barnes.
Labour and Conservatives promise new banking rules won’t dent small business lending June 19, 2024 Labour's comments more or less matched a Conservative commitment, contained in the manifesto, to "ensure that Basel III capital requirements do not inhibit lending to SMEs".
End of an era: The man behind Canary Wharf’s rise to step away after 36 years June 19, 2024 Canary Wharf chairman Sir George Iacobescu is to step down as chair of the developer
Make ‘Glorious Goodwood’ part of your summer June 19, 2024 Goodwood Racecourse is steeped in horseracing history dating back to 1802 when the 3rd Duke of Richmond introduced the sport to the South Downs. Today, the Qatar Goodwood Festival attracts big names in society, offering fabulous food and entertainment to the backdrop of five days of unparalleled racing. The Racing Affectionately known as ‘Glorious Goodwood’, [...]
FTSE 100 today: British stocks poised for decline if UK May inflation surprises to the upside June 19, 2024 Asian markets surged with Wall Street hitting record highs. Focus on UK May inflation and the Bank of England policy decision.
How BBC host Emma Barnett and her husband are colouring in the streets of London June 18, 2024 How BBC presenter Emma Barnett and her husband Jeremy Weil turned an art project into a growing side hustle
Labour pledges hundreds of new banking hubs in bid to revive ‘ghost town’ high streets June 17, 2024 Labour has pledged to open 350 new banking hubs in towns and villages across Britain over the next five years if it wins the general election on 4 July.
Is ‘family’ the secret to the Home of Peppa Pig World’s success? June 17, 2024 Jennifer Sieg sits down with the grandchildren of Paultons Park, Home of Peppa Pig World’s founders, to see what is in store for the family-run theme park’s next generation leadership. As Boris Johnson once said to a group of Confederation of British Industry (CBI) leaders, “we all must” go to Peppa Pig World. The multi-million-pound [...]
On the 200th birthday of the pint and after Euro 2024, let’s pour beer duty down the sink June 17, 2024 As you’re enjoying the Euro 2024 Championships in Germany don’t forget how much the taxman is hitting each and every pint you drink. So on the 200th birthday of the pint measurement it is time the political parties help us all out, on both sides of the bar, writes Emma McClarkin OBE, British Beer and [...]