The jobs market is already in trouble – loading employers with new regulations won’t help September 25, 2024 Jobs postings have declined for the 26th month in a row. This isn't the time to disincentivise hiring, writes Reed CEO James Reed.
UK economy to grow twice as fast as expected says KPMG September 25, 2024 KPMG's latest forecasts suggest the economy is on track to grow 1.0 per cent this year before accelerating slightly to 1.2 per cent next year.
We need more new towns like Brent Cross – but we need them in the right places September 25, 2024 Brent Cross is London's newest park town. Its proximity to London has been crucial to making it a success, writes Tom Goodall
Italy Euros hero Chiellini bets on women’s sport with Mercury/13 investment September 25, 2024 Giorgio Chiellini, one of Italy’s greatest ever defenders, has invested in Mercury/13, the aspiring multi-club women’s football organisation. The 40-year-old former Juventus star, who returned to the Old Lady last week in a new strategic role, has linked up with the investment group who have committed to spending $100m across the European women’s game. Chiellini, [...]
Brook century powers England to DLS win over Australia in ODI September 24, 2024 Harry Brook hit a captain’s century as England beat Australia by 46 runs using the DLS Method to keep their five-match autumn ODI series alive. Australia piled on the runs in Chester-le-Street with Alex Carey knocking 77 not out, Steve Smith 60 and Aaron Hardie 44 to set England a target of 305. Jofra Archer [...]
FCA boss: Watchdog’s mindset ‘is changing’ on financial advice September 24, 2024 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said its “mindset is changing” as it attempts to make financial advice more accessible to consumers. The watchdog is aiming to shift the way it regulates to take a “more outcomes-based approach”, said Sarah Pritchard, executive director of markets and international at the FCA, in a speech today. With [...]
Dubois: I’ll face Joshua or Usyk if the price is right September 24, 2024 Daniel Dubois said he would “love a rematch” with Anthony Joshua or Oleksandr Usyk, depending which fight pays the most. Dubois knocked out Joshua in the fifth round of their Wembley clash on Saturday in front of 96,000 fans to retain his IBF world heavyweight title. He could be rewarded with a rematch against fellow [...]
How Kollo Health cracked the collagen code and won over wellness fans September 24, 2024 We sit down with radio host Jenni Falconer, co-founder of premium supplement Kollo Health, the UK’s most awarded liquid marine collagen brand.
Luxury stocks ‘bask in the glow’ of a Chinese equity stimulus September 24, 2024 Luxury investors breathed a sigh of relief this morning after the People’s Bank of China announced an array of economy-boosting policies, including £84bn of liquidity support for equities. High-end European stocks were a sea of green, with French luxury fashion house LVMH up 4.2 per cent, Hermes up 4.3 per cent and Kering up 4.3 [...]
Bank of England’s Bailey doubts interest rates will fall back to near zero September 24, 2024 With inflationary pressures easing, rate-setters cut rates for the first time since the pandemic in August. However, they subsequently voted 8-1 to keep rates steady last week.