Tim Martin: Wetherspoon boss on Brexit, retirement and why Gen Z are ‘closet drinkers’ September 13, 2023 Eccentric, outgoing and a business success story: we pull up a barstool and chat with Wetherspoon's Tim Martin
UK vape ban slammed as ‘own goal’ for the government September 13, 2023 Industry groups have slammed a looming government plan to ban disposable vapes, warning it is a threat to public health.
Lack of tech talent putting UK ambitions in jeopardy, warns tech chief September 13, 2023 The UK’s standing as a tech hub is suffering due to a lack of talent flowing into the country and lacklustre digital education programmes rolled out by the government, a top tech chief has warned.
Chelsea caught up in international fraud scheme targeting young footballers September 12, 2023 Fraudsters impersonating Chelsea officials are swindling money out of aspiring footballers with bogus promises of trials for the club.
Birmingham is a city on the cusp, but its economy is at a crossroads moment September 12, 2023 Birmingham has become a powerhouse, but the council has been too busy with internal squabbling to make sure all of its residents are part of the transformation, writes Adam Hawksbee
Why Kitzbuhel is your must-book Austria ski holiday for 2024 September 11, 2023 Winning Kitzbuhel’s downhill ski race is seen by some as more prestigious than the Olympics. Simon Miller got his racing gear on… Kitzbühel hosts the maddest, most prestigious downhill ski race in the world but has plenty of cruising pistes as well. It has stunning restaurants and more than a few infamous party venues. And [...]
The Notebook: Charles Tyrwhitt boss on how the ‘tourist tax’ is hurting London September 11, 2023 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, it’s Nicholas Wheeler, founder of tailored shirts specialist Charles Tyrwhitt.
We need to do more than just scrap stamp duty to drive investment in the UK September 8, 2023 The removal of stamp duty is just one of many levers that could be pulled to generate additional investment in the UK’s markets.
New York’s last affordable Manhattan property is way better value than London September 7, 2023 At Inwood Hill Park, New York, there’s a metal plaque pointing out where Manhattan was sold from native Americans to a Belgian coloniser in 1626. The land was exchanged for the lowly price of some trinkets and beans. A tulip tree had marked this spot for 280 years but when it died in 1938 it [...]
Labour boosts election war chest raising £7.5m from business charm offensive September 7, 2023 Labour has enjoyed a boost to its books from top business leaders as accounts revealed the party took almost £7.5m in donations during the second quarter of 2023. Sir Keir Starmer’s party accumulated £10,435,900.07 between April and June this year, according to figures released today by the Electoral Commission, which keeps track of political parties’ [...]