Why has levelling up failed? November 17, 2023 Levelling up has become a semi-religious mantra to which Labour has joined in the ubiquitous chanting. Yet the scheme has been mired in criticism – its selection process was condemned as “corrupt” and local authorities are struggling to spend their lot.
‘Gloucester Rugby won’t be at panic stations yet, but Skivington on thin ice’ November 17, 2023 Derby day defeats are never savoury affairs but for Gloucester fans their 45-27 loss to Bath last Friday, having led 20-10 at half-time, will have sent waves of worry across the Cotswolds. I am never one to push the panic button early when it comes to sacking coaches or making changes at the top, and [...]
Government announces new £2.5bn programme to tackle long-term sickness November 16, 2023 Since the pandemic the number of people inactive in the UK due to long-term sickness or disability has risen by almost half a million to a record high of 2.6m.
How the City is trying to bust the ‘myth’ of New York valuations November 16, 2023 The London Stock Exchange has faced a bruising few months as firms head to New York - but the City is now going on the offensive to take on the view they'll automatically fetch a higher valuation.
New Chelsea chief Casper Stylsvig argued for big clubs to have more money and power November 16, 2023 Stylsvig compared big clubs to headliners at a music festival.
Huge changes for British & Irish Lions as Premiership and URC agree deal November 16, 2023 Players picked for the British & Irish Lions Tour will be more available than ever before after the organisation agreed a new deal with the Premiership and United Rugby Championship. The partnership will see players available for all pre-tour activities and see the leagues cooperate on digital platforms throughout the tour. The changes will stop [...]
Why start-ups are going to war with Jeremy Hunt on R&D tax November 16, 2023 When Chancellor Jeremy Hunt rolled out plans to scale back research & development (R&D) tax credits for start-ups last year, there followed an almighty backlash from small business groups.
Alex Albon: I can take advice from Alonso, be friends with Norris and still win F1 races November 16, 2023 City A.M. sat down with Williams Racing’s Alex Albon to chat F1 friendships in the modern era, where his team are and entertaining in Las Vegas. When the starting lights went out in Sao Paulo 11 days ago and 19 cars accelerated towards the first bend, Williams Racing driver Alex Albon would have been hoping [...]
CMC Markets swings to loss amid ‘tough’ market conditions November 16, 2023 CMC Markets swung to a loss this morning and saw dividends per share fall amid a slowdown in trading volumes on its online platforms.
Black Friday sales due to drop by a quarter as cash-strapped Brits hold off for Christmas November 16, 2023 Overall, the proportion who do not intend to buy at all has increased from 39 per cent last year to 56 per cent.