China spy scandal shows there’s no national security without economic sovereignty October 15, 2025 The government has made clear it thinks Beijing’s cash is more important that our own laws, there is another choice, says Tom Tugendhat The collapse of the China spy case says more about Britain than China, and more about our economy than any Treasury forecast. The government has made clear they think we have no [...]
Farage’s crypto fantasies are a risk British taxpayers can’t afford to take October 15, 2025 Nigel Farage’s proposed crypto policies — including a £5bn national bitcoin reserve, a flat 10 per cent crypto tax, and rejection of a digital pound — are bold in rhetoric but economically reckless, risking public funds on volatile assets and undermining fiscal stability, says Tim Focas Nigel Farage has taken to the stage at the [...]
Treasury eyes ISA season for financial advice scheme rollout October 15, 2025 A flurry of fresh financial advice could be aimed at savers as soon as February as the Treasury seeks to fast-track the rollout of its flagship scheme to get more Brits investing in the stock market. In a speech to the Investment Association last night, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby confirmed the government [...]
Is your tech strategy good, or just AI theatre? October 15, 2025 Artificial intelligence has become the business world’s favourite performance recently. FTSE 100 earnings calls now mention AI more than inflation, and investor briefings increasingly resemble tech expos. Analysts report that AI references in UK company filings have tripled in the past year, yet the results aren’t matching the rhetoric. Markets are beginning to glance sideways. [...]
Super League closing on external investment as Ashes loom October 14, 2025 The Rugby Football League is closing in on private equity investment for the Super League despite hopes of an injection from the Australian NRL collapsing. NRL chief executive Peter V’landys had said he would hold informal discussions with supportive Super League clubs during this month’s Ashes between England and Australia, but it appears that the [...]
Gordon Ramsay to launch 24-hour restaurant in City’s tallest tower October 14, 2025 Gordon Ramsay is set to launch a new Bread Street Kitchen restaurant at 22 Bishopsgate, currently the City of London’s tallest skyscraper. The restaurant, which follows the opening of Lucky Cat in the same location earlier this year, is expected in 2026 and will come equipped with a 24-hour liquor license to cater to international [...]
Is This Thing On? at London Film Festival: Bradley Cooper’s hilarious homage to John Bishop October 14, 2025 Is This Thing On? starring Bradley Cooper, review and star rating from the London Film Festival: ★★★★ It is the strangest-sounding premise of any of the films premiering at the London Film Festival 2025: in Is This Thing On?, Bradley Cooper directs a biopic inspired by the life of Liverpudlian comedian John Bishop. It is [...]
Will London meet tinned tuna giant Prince’s expectations? October 14, 2025 The City heaved a sigh of relief last week after tinned tuna heavyweight Princes confirmed its intention to proceed with its IPO to list on London’s main index. The group, which has a £2bn portfolio of familiar household food brands including margarine brand Flora and Olivio olive oil, expects trading to begin at the end [...]
EY accused of missing ‘red flag’ in NMC collapse October 14, 2025 Big Four firm EY UK was accused of being “grossly negligent” and failing in its most fundamental audit duties over seven years, allowing a massive fraud to continue and ultimately causing NMC’s financial collapse. The mammoth £2.7bn legal battle between EY and its former clients, a London-listed health giant that collapsed after allegations of fraud, [...]
Satsuma Technology beefs up top team with ex-PlayTech hire October 14, 2025 Satsuma Technology named its new chief financial officer on Tuesday as part of a plan to beef up its top team. The London-listed group – which provides subnet infrastructure and develops specialised AI agents – appointed Andrew Smith as its new finance boss. Smith had served as chief financial officer for FTSE 250 firm Playtech [...]