The answer to the wealth gap lies in the playground, so it’s time for kids to hear fairer tales October 2, 2018 By 2020, it is estimated that 66 per cent of the world’s wealth will be in the hands of women, according to figures from Boston Consulting. Yet, despite this impressive trend, there are still disparities between the way men and women are managing their money. For example, women’s use of investment advice falls behind that of [...]
Dame Kelly Holmes calls on government to change lottery limits October 2, 2018 Olympic legend Dame Kelly Holmes has urged ministers to overhaul outdated fundraising rules which are denying charities millions of pounds. The double gold medallist – whose Dame Kelly Holmes Trust charity has provided mentoring from sports stars to more than 240,000 young people – called on the Government to press ahead with proposed changes to [...]
Valencia another hurdle as Jose Mourinho attempts to bail out the rising tides at Manchester United October 1, 2018 What a difference two weeks make. Thirteen days ago Jose Mourinho was reflecting on his side’s 3-0 victory over Young Boys – Manchester United’s biggest away win in the Champions League for five years. The performance, in his own words, was “not phenomenal, but good enough”. How Mourinho longs to make such an assessment of [...]
The longevity dividend: How to make the most of our ageing society October 1, 2018 It is well known that the UK is ageing. In 1976, only 14 per cent of the population was aged over 65, today it is 18 per cent, and in 2036 it is estimated to be 25 per cent. Over the same period, the median age is expected to rise from 34 to 43. The [...]
Startups: Would-be entrepreneurs put off by ‘complexity’ of starting own business October 1, 2018 Thousands of young people are being put off from setting up their own businesses, putting Britain's startup revolution at risk, a report has warned. The Great British Enterprise Opportunity report, by former Bank of England economist Steve Hughes, also called for digital education to be prioritised by the government to give people the necessary skills [...]
Bull market: New version of Wall Street’s iconic ‘Charging Bull’ goes under the hammer later this week October 1, 2018 A new version of the Charging Bull, the dramatic sculpture which has become a symbol of Wall Street, goes on sale in London this week. The highly-polished bronze by Arturo di Modica features in the sale of 20th century and contemporary art by auctioneers Phillips on Thursday, City A.M. can reveal. At 6ft long the [...]
AIM high as daily share trading on alternative market hits record highs September 30, 2018 The value of traded shares on alternative exchange AIM more than tripled in two years, a new report has found. Spurred by success stories like ASOS, Boohoo and Fever-Tree, the average value of daily trading per company on the market grew to £328m, up from £109m in 2015/16, accountants UHY Hacker Young said. The growth [...]
Antony and Cleopatra at the Olivier is a wonderfully acted epic that outstays its welcome September 28, 2018 National Theatre's Olivier, until 19 Jan RECOMMENDED Shakespeare’s plays tend to be reviewed on the strength of the production rather than the quality of the text, which is taken as a given. But the problems with this otherwise brilliant National Theatre show are all of the bard’s making. There’s a reason, after all, why Antony [...]
The guardians of the art industry: How a former trader is giving old buildings a new lease of life September 28, 2018 Scott Franklin is like the popular kid at school. When the former City trader shows me around the renovated Victorian warehouse in Clerkenwell, everyone we pass seems pleased to see him – which strikes me as unusual for someone whose role resembles that of a landlord. Franklin, who is the founder of Property Guardian [...]
It’s time to throw young employees into the deep end September 28, 2018 It takes a village to raise a child – so goes a famous African proverb that describes the role of entire communities in nurturing a safe environment for a child to grow. To me, however, this is a maxim that should extend to a young person’s transition into adulthood, and how we continue to [...]