Why are Gen Z embracing Catholicism? June 24, 2025 As Gen Z embrace Catholicism, Anna Moloney wonders why her nominal religion is suddenly so chic. Could the answer be ‘accessories’?
UK-India film: Nandy’s cultural agreement starts to show green shoots June 24, 2025 While the UK and India have a strong history of collaborating on film productions, the 2020s has seen a boom in co-operation between the two countries. Helped since 2008 by a series of film co-production deals, a new cultural deal this May promised to “open the door” more for UK creative exports to India. “The [...]
London won’t come close to 88,000 homes a year by 2029 June 24, 2025 London’s housing crisis exists on a spectrum, from the weary resignation of young professionals, first-time buyers and university students – to an acute, impossible state of affairs for those stuck in mouldy homes or unable to pay rent. Few disagree that a housing crisis exists, and few can find good reasons to lament the government’s [...]
Apprenticeships can benefit the City – but only if we choose to use them June 24, 2025 Higher apprenticeships are transforming financial and professional services by offering debt-free, practical pathways into well-paid jobs – yet their full potential remains underutilised, says Robert Halfon When I began my career in Parliament 14 years ago, many viewed apprenticeships as a route into traditional crafts such as manufacturing, construction and electricals. Since then, our understanding [...]
Winter fuel payments: there is a better way to help with energy bills June 24, 2025 Instead of subsidising bills according to age, we should make sure no one is spending more than 10 per cent of their household income on keeping warm, says Eon CEO Chris Norbury Despite recent improvements, energy bills remain around 60 per cent higher than before the crisis, with typical households still paying £1,720 annually. At [...]
Inside the Caribbean island that’s becoming a secret AI hub June 20, 2025 Anguilla is where high-rolling lawyers from New York go to work remotely in tranquillity. It is also becoming an unlikely world-leading beacon for AI due to one lucky coincidence. Adam Bloodworth went in search of answers The Sunset Bar on St Maarten’s Maho Beach is one of the weirdest tourist attractions in the world. Go [...]
High street banks’ SME lending comeback won’t rattle challengers June 20, 2025 High street banks are flocking back to small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) lending but face a battle against fintechs which have captured their spot. The Big Four banks have shed their market stronghold in SME lending. Research from the British Business Bank in March revealed challenger banks make up around 60 per cent of gross [...]
Is Trump going to save TikTok… again? June 19, 2025 TikTok’s future in the US is once again in limbo – but this time, fewer in both Wall Street and Washington are taking the threat seriously. In a move that surprised few but frustrated many, President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to delay a divest-or-ban deadline for the third time in the last six months, [...]
Grand Slam Track stumble shows odds stacked against sport’s disruptors June 19, 2025 Michael Johnson’s decision to scrap the last of his four Grand Slam Track events will have pained the wannabe disruptor who has been a persistent critic of the track and field establishment. It will be no comfort to the former superstar to learn that a new study of British broadcast trends shows increased viewing of [...]
Holly Tucker: I was lost after leaving Not On The High Street June 19, 2025 Holly Tucker, founder of retail behemoth Not On The High Street, tells us about leaving her business and setting up anew in this week's Square Mile and Me.