ICAEW chief: Britain can’t build a better economy one Budget at a time October 27, 2026 To achieve sustainable economic growth, the government must move beyond short-term Budget fixes and provide businesses with long-term certainty through tax stability and regulatory reform, says Alan Vallance “You can’t invest what you don’t have or when you are unsure what extra tax or regulatory burden is around the corner.” That was how one of [...]
New Monument Micro Museum to open beside The Monument, bringing the story of the Great Fire of London to life October 27, 2026 London’s newest and smallest museum has been officially opened beside The Monument in the City of London, exploring the history of the Great Fire of London. The free of charge to visit Monument Micro Museum, commissioned by Eastern City BID, tells the story of the Great Fire through a bespoke 3D map of the City, [...]
Private equity-backed Unity Advisory hits 120 clients as former Big Four chiefs target rivals October 27, 2026 Having shaken off early legal threats from PwC, secured 120 clients, and already won work from traditional rivals, two former Big Four heavyweights told Rosie Harris-Davison that their advisory firm, Unity Advisory, is not a challenger but a contender in the evolving market. Marissa Thomas, former chief operating officer and managing partner at PwC UK [...]
Autumn Budget 2026: Healey will buy some time with the bond markets October 27, 2026 Ahead of the upcoming Budget, the Debt Management Office’s financing choices and shifting market demands pose a critical test for government borrowing stability, says Helen Thomas Another year, another Budget. The same party remains in charge, but a fresh cast of characters will deliver it, bringing fresh uncertainty over the government’s economic direction. For John [...]
Exclusive: Prem Rugby CEO set for US trip to woo banks and private equity October 27, 2026 Prem Rugby chief Simon Massie-Taylor will embark on a Stateside schmooze next month in a bid to drum up investment into the English game, City AM understands. The chief executive is set to use the break in play provided by November’s international schedule to head to the United States, just weeks after holding talks with [...]
Budget 2026: Will the real John Healey please stand up? October 27, 2026 John Healey is set to deliver his first Budget although business chiefs, trade unionists and bond traders are still unsure of what to expect. Maurício Alencar reports on whether he can assert his authority on Wednesday. In the period between Sir Keir Starmer leaving Number 10 and Andy Burnham taking over, ambitious Labour figures vied [...]
Does the government realise the rich aren’t leaving on a whim? October 27, 2026 From experience advising high net worth individuals, the “exodus of wealth” is rarely a decision taken lightly, writes Yorke Eaton.
Healey warned ‘the dam is breaking’ on shop price inflation October 27, 2026 The Chancellor has been warned that the “dam is starting to break” on surging shop price inflation, which retailers had kept at bay with heavy discounting. Shop prices rose by 2.1 per cent in the year to October, according to new data from the British Retail Consortium, ahead of September’s 1.4 per cent and the [...]
‘You can walk in the road!’: Inside Oxford Street’s first day without traffic October 26, 2026 As the first phase of the mayor's Oxford Street pedestrianisation project began, Anna Moloney rushed to Selfridges to soak up the scene.
Healey to ‘increase minimum wage by 3.9 per cent’ October 26, 2026 Chancellor John Healey will reportedly hike the minimum wage by nearly four per cent at the Budget, setting the floor for wages for all over 21-year-olds at £13.20 for the next year. Healey is expected to deliver a huge pay increase of 3.9 per cent to low-wage workers on Wednesday, according to The Times. However, [...]