Reeves is betting big on AI, but does the public back her? December 9, 2025 Rachel Reeves is betting the UK’s economic future on an AI-driven productivity surge, but there are serious questions about the plausibility of this bet given the UK’s weaknesses in implementation, scaling capacity, talent retention and public pessimism, says Paul Armstrong Rachel Reeves has placed an enormous bet on AI rescuing the UK’s dwindling economy. Fraser [...]
Pubs outraged as Selfridges and Harrods see business rates slashed December 8, 2025 Rachel Reeves is facing a backlash for a cut to business rates for the likes of Selfridges and Harrods while many pubs and restaurants see a huge hike. Analysis has found that a new shake-up of business rates will cause the tax bill of luxury stores to fall, while smaller venues face double-digit increases. Harrods’ [...]
Headspace Rolls out Voice Feature for Empathetic AI Companion, Ebb December 8, 2025 Leading mental health platform introduces voice and guided conversation starters in app, advancing AI grounded in evidence-based practices that enhances safety and personalization
Pink Changing Lives®: Mary Kay Builds 11th Preschool in Sri Lanka, Turning a Dream Into Thousands of New Beginnings December 8, 2025 Each year, Mary Kay supports causes that enrich millions of women’s lives globally, including access to education
City policy chairman: London must seize chance to lead on AI December 8, 2025 Following the Budget, the UK can't afford complacency. From AI to pensions, here's how the City of London can lead, writes Chris Hayward.
United Against Online Abuse Welcomes 5th Scholar to Fully Funded Research Programme December 5, 2025 The FIA’s United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) Campaign has welcomed the 5th scholar to its flagship scholarship programme, created to empower the next generation of researchers in the fight against online abuse in sport. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251205898381/en/ Ghada Ashour, a 24-year-old student from Palestine, grew up in [...]
Fitch Learning Completes Acquisition of Moody’s Analytics Learning Solutions and the Canadian Securities Institute December 5, 2025 Combined entity to accelerate financial services skills development and drive measurable business outcomes across 148 countries
Is this the UK’s most fun staycation? December 5, 2025 Adam Bloodworth checks into Mad Swans, the UK’s most provocative new British countryside staycation. This piece is published in City AM The Magazine, Winter edition, distributed at major Tube stations and available to pick up from The Royal Exchange. I love nothing more than a staycation in the British countryside – but let’s be honest, the [...]
AmTrust Financial Services and Blackstone Credit & Insurance Close Strategic Transaction and Launch Newly Formed Multinational MGA Company Named ANV Group Holdings Ltd. December 5, 2025 Strategic Transaction Unlocks Value for AmTrust and Positions ANV Group Holdings for Accelerated Growth Former AmTrust President Adam Karkowsky Leading ANV Group Holdings as Chairman and CEO
London’s history revisited: the incredible St. Bart’s Hospital restoration December 4, 2025 The City of London is where London began – founded by the Romans as Londinium around 47 AD, it’s the oldest part of the capital. It is a place where history is made; where Shakespeare lived and worked, where the London Stock Exchange took root, shaping global finance. And with more than 600 listed buildings, [...]