Employers think Gen Z has forgotten how to work – are they right? May 13, 2026 Over half of UK employers are worried about Gen Z behaviour and professionalism. Here’s three things they can do, according to Eliza Filby ‘Why won’t our graduates just pick up the phone?’ is the most frequent complaint I hear from leaders. It may be the point of most frustration but it’s far from the most [...]
Trapstar: London clothing brand put up for sale on insolvency marketplace May 13, 2026 A London clothing brand that has been worn by the likes of Jay Z and Rihanna has been put up for sale on an insolvency marketplace, City AM can reveal. Trapstar, which sells luxury streetwear popular with young people, is seeking a buyer to help meet working capital challenges. The brand, which was founded in [...]
It’s time to show Ace War Some more Love May 12, 2026 HONG Kong racing fans can look forward to another exciting and highly competitive programme at Happy Valley on Wednesday, where the action takes place on the tricky C+3 track, beginning at 11.40am. Serious-minded bettors are going to need to keep a watchful eye on the sky again, with the weather forecast suggesting one or two [...]
Orbia Honored by Ragan for Storytelling Excellence as Chief People Officer Deb Butters is Recognized Among Top Women in HR May 12, 2026 Orbia has been recognized by Ragan with two major honors celebrating excellence in employee communications and leadership. The company has been named a winner in the Storytelling category of Ragan’s 2026 Employee Communications Awards for its global Generations of Impact campaign, while Orbia Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer Deb Butters was honored as [...]
Going for growth? Labour groups set out competing visions for economic strategy May 12, 2026 Competing groups of Labour MPs have published contrasting growth plans on Tuesday, just as Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership stood on the brink. Both the left-wing Tribune group of MPs and the more centrist Labour Growth Group published pamphlets setting out a number of ideas for growth and tax reform. Tribune’s report, led by former transport [...]
Chaos may well be preferable to Keir Starmer’s unyielding blankness May 12, 2026 Keir Starmer's promise for change is as convincing as a bad boyfriend's. MPs may well decide they prefer chaos to this neverending blandness.
London’s prime property market isn’t collapsing May 12, 2026 Contrary to popular belief, London's prime property market isn't failing. But it is fundamentally changing, writes David Austin.
When does fish, chips and mushy peas become an unaffordable luxury? May 12, 2026 When prices rise so high and budgets get so tight, consumers adjust their habits permanently. This is looming in the energy markets as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will not be resolved any time soon, says Helen Thomas As Ryan, the owner of Harrison’s Fish and Chip shop, said to me on Friday [...]
Cabinet ministers urge Starmer to set path for succession May 11, 2026 Keir Starmer’s Downing Street operation was plunged into a full-blown crisis on Monday, after three cabinet ministers urged him to set a timeline for his resignation despite the robust defence of his premiership he launched in a make-or-break stump speech earlier in the day. Speculation over the future of his government reached fever pitch into [...]
Starmer’s Europe reset risks strangling UK AI sector with EU regulation May 11, 2026 As the prime minister scrambles to save his premiership Keir Starmer has vowed to position the UK “at the heart of Europe” – but his pledge risks reigniting fears that closer EU ties could undo the UK’s AI advantage. In today’s speech, aimed at rescuing the prime minister’s position after bruising local election losses, Starmer [...]