Five graphs that explain the UK economy ahead of GDP, inflation and unemployment data April 10, 2024 The great challenge for the UK economy is to restore some degree of growth following a very sluggish 2023.
A Scrabble rabble: A history of the yellow-tiled game – and the furores it has caused April 10, 2024 As Scrabble's modern update sparks backlash, Anna Moloney looks into the history of the board game - and its divisive nature.
It’s time to fight illiberal Scottish hate crime law with a Free Speech Act April 10, 2024 Scotland's new anti-free speech crime law is a wicked product of an increasingly censored society that must be woken up, writes James Price.
AI will produce Britain’s first trillion-pound company April 10, 2024 It’s often claimed that there are no votes in AI, but with the opportunities presented by new technology, this could be the most exciting and expansive time to be in government, says Benedict Macon-Cooney Too much time and energy has gone into the Prime Minister’s AI strategy when “there isn’t a single vote in it,” [...]
Success is written in the stars for Purton and Shum April 9, 2024 HONG Kong racing enthusiasts can look forward to a rain-free nine-race programme at Happy Valley today, with a number of highly competitive handicaps on show. A rogue lightning storm scuppered calculations at Sha Tin last Sunday, with numerous jockeys commenting that a change to a soft surface during racing had contributed to their gallopers running [...]
The Hundred: Plans for three-way ownership deals could split County cricket April 9, 2024 The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will this month discuss plans for the future of The Hundred that could see teams enter into a three-way ownership venture that could split the county game. The current Hundred format sees the ECB own the eight teams with counties given cash payouts for playing hosts to the [...]
Who are the tax experts advising Labour on boosting compliance and modernising HMRC? April 9, 2024 A panel of tax experts are set to advise Labour on a blueprint for boosting compliance and modernising the work of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the party has announced.
Can anyone stop Scottie Scheffler? Sam Torrance picks his Masters top five April 9, 2024 Our columnist is relishing the return of golf's major season.
London-based accountancy firms BKL and Wilson Wright have merged April 9, 2024 The firms, BLK and Wilson Wright, merged on 2 April and will have two bases in London: BKL’s office in North London and Wilson Wright’s office in Central London.
Strawbridge to replace Sinfield in England rugby set-up April 9, 2024 Veteran New Zealand rugby coach Andrew Strawbridge has joined England on a full-time deal after a short stint with Steve Borthwick’s side during the Six Nations. The 59-year-old spent the first four weeks of this year’s Guinness Six Nations with England with the side coming third behind Ireland and France in the competition. “My brief [...]