Watch: Is the UK at risk of recession? September 25, 2025 We were told this would be the most pro-business government in the history of the country – so why have a gang of top chief executives this week fired warning shots at the Treasury – and why has one of them warned that we’re heading into a recession? It wasn’t supposed to be like this. [...]
Budget: Tax hikes loom for Britain’s wealthiest September 25, 2025 Wealthy Brits are bracing themselves for a raft of tax rises in the looming Autumn Budget, prompting many to scramble to protect their wealth. According to the latest Saltus wealth index, nearly 80 per cent of high net work wealthy individuals (HNWIs) expect Labour to impose further tax rises in the next 12 months. While [...]
Gilt auction demand lowest in two years in sign of pre-Budget jitters September 25, 2025 Gilt market jitters in the run-up to the Budget bled into demand at government bond auctions for the first time on Thursday, as sales of bonds saw interest from investors hit its lowest in at least two years. Auctions of five- and 30-year gilts issued by the Debt Management Office (DMO) this week attracted the [...]
Code of conduct for IT professionals would help gain public trust in AI September 25, 2025 Billions of investment in AI will do little while the public remains suspicious of the tech. A public register for IT professionals could help address this, writes Emma McGuigan.
Farage confronts ‘dinosaur’ Bailey on Bank’s independence September 25, 2025 Reform UK’s Nigel Farage and Richard Tice challenged Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey on Treasury losses from quantitative tightening (QT) at a showdown meeting on Thursday morning, with market instability partly caused by the programme and stablecoins regulation raised as subjects of discussion. Farage and Tice sat down with the Bank of England Governor [...]
The ICC at Olympia: London’s newest International Convention Centre September 25, 2025 When the International Convention Centre (ICC) at Olympia opens in early 2026, it won’t just mark the launch of another London venue. It will be part of a visionary £1.3 billion transformation of the events venue, redefining what a conference destination can be. More than just a state-of-the-art meetings space, the ICC sits at the [...]
London Blockchain Conference September 25, 2025 The must attend Event for Leaders driving digital innovation In today’s fast moving digital economy, the pace of innovation has never been more relentless. From AI transforming business processes to blockchain reshaping how we build trust in transactions, the opportunities are vast but so are the challenges. Regulation, adoption, and real-world application remain top of [...]
Why Ryder Cup is commercial gold and other sports have failed to copy it September 25, 2025 If the Ryder Cup didn’t exist, could you create it today? After all, this is an event that bends an individual sport into a collective enterprise, is rarely won by the away team, and hasn’t produced a close contest for 13 years. It also sees a roster of golfers playing for love pitted against another [...]
Saxo UK boss Andrew Bresler: Client lunch? Left to me, it’s Pret September 25, 2025 From disastrous interviews to client lunches, Saxo UK boss Andrew Bresler tells us about his career in this week's Square Mile and Me.
Big name, big pay, even bigger hours: Welcome to City law firms September 25, 2025 The salaries of junior lawyers is a topic that sparks headlines, adding even bigger sparks to debates over 20-something-year-olds pocketing hefty wage packages. However, considering the hours they work and what is expected of them, the money is earned. US firms, many of which now dominate London, not only compete over lawyer rates but also [...]