The Notebook: No state visit for President Trump? What a mistake November 19, 2024 If we know anything about Trump, it's that he likes a bit of show business. Not inviting him for a 2025 state visit is a big mistake, writes Michael Martins.
Five things Rachel Reeves should do if she’s serious about growth November 19, 2024 Rachel Reeves’ pensions reforms are welcome, but they are treating the symptoms, not the causes of low growth. Here’s what she should do next…. In her Mansion House speech last week, Rachel Reeves announced the consolidation of the 86 Local Government Pensions Schemes (LGPS) into eight ‘megafunds’, unlocking deep reserves of investment finance. This is [...]
Will Labour’s planning bill actually get Britain building again? November 19, 2024 The UK's planning system is in need of a radical overhaul. Will Labour's Planning and Infrastructure bill deliver? Sam Richards takes a look.
The ‘perfect storm’ is upon us — Britain needs more start-up support November 18, 2024 The largest annual festival of entrepreneurship and start-up events in the world is officially upon us, with a “perfect storm” paving the way for this year’s celebrations in Britain. Global Entrepreneurship Week is traditionally a moment of celebration in Britain — five days a week where budding entrepreneurs and wealth makers come together to support [...]
UK business openings fall to lowest level since 2010 November 18, 2024 New business openings across the UK hit their lowest rate in more than a decade last year.
Darts: Venues, clubs and businesses thrive from Ally Pally showcase November 18, 2024 The nights rolling in at 4pm and no longer being able to resist the temptation of turning on the heating can only mean one thing: the annual darts pilgrimage to Ally Pally is nearly upon us. Because with Luke Littler absolutely romping the Grand Slam of Darts title in Wolverhampton on Sunday, all eyes are [...]
‘Vital the government hears directly from UK plc:’ Consultation on captive insurance reform launched November 18, 2024 UK government launched a consultation into a regime for a captive insurance industry, as CEO warns it is vital the government hears directly from UK plc
Production firms backed by James Corden and LeBron James in major merger November 18, 2024 A production company backed by James Corden, which is behind plans for a £450m film studio in Sunderland, is to merged with a business founded by LeBron James. The merger between The SpringHill Company and Fulwell 73, which is expected to complete in the coming weeks, will be backed by Fenway Sports Group, RedBird Capital [...]
Pension funds may still be forced to back Britain, minister warns November 18, 2024 Pension funds could still be forced to invest in Britain if they do not voluntarily boost their allocation to UK stocks and infrastructure projects, the pension minister has suggested. Ministers have been pushing the UK’s £1.3 trillion defined contribution and local government pension system to lift its investment in UK assets since coming to power [...]
Italy holidays: swap the Amalfi Coast for this town with less tourists and beautiful vistas November 18, 2024 Italy holidays: In this quiet, Amalfi-adjacent coastal town, a much-loved Italian Count and his creations lie beneath a towering Christ the Redeemer WHERE: Swerving the Amalfi Coast, I took advantage of a new twice-a-week flight from London Stansted to Salerno and instead pivoted south on a spacious and picturesque 90-minute Italo train to Maratea, Potenza, [...]