You know what won’t improve state efficiency? More watchdogs November 12, 2024 Donald Trump and Keir Starmer agree on one thing at least: their governments need reforming and to be much more efficient. Sadly for those on this side of the Atlantic, our value-for-money policies inspire little confidence. The UK already needed radical attention but Labour’s first Budget has raised the stakes even higher. As the Office [...]
Herbert Smith Freehills to merge with US rival to create £1.6bn law firm November 11, 2024 Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) is set to merge with US law firm Kramer Levin to create a £1.6bn "global legal powerhouse"
Porsche Panamera GTS 2024 review: A sports car for all the family November 11, 2024 Stonking V8 engines without electrical assistance have suddenly become an endangered species. Not long ago, all of Germany’s super saloons followed this recipe; now the BMW M5 has become a plug-in hybrid, while the Mercedes-AMG E63 has thundered off into the sunset, replaced by the E53 and its hybridised straight-six. Aside from the (largely forgotten) [...]
Chocs away: Nestle brand signs record sponsor deal with Formula 1 November 11, 2024 The multi-year agreement will begin in 2025 and see KitKat designated as the official chocolate bar of Formula 1.
Avanti West Coast boss insists ‘laser focus’ will help cut cancellations and delays November 11, 2024 Avanti West Coast needs to maintain a “laser focus” on cutting cancellations and delays to its train services, its boss has said. Managing director Andy Mellors also insisted that the operator is “making progress” in improving its performance but that there is “still more to do”. The MD was speaking to the PA news agency [...]
Bitcoin surges as Trump-fuelled rally continues November 11, 2024 The controversial cryptocurrency hit a record high of $82,313 earlier this morning.
How the accounting watchdog is looking to unleash the City November 11, 2024 As Richard Moriarty gripped the sides of a podium and spoke freely from a sheet of bullet points at the London Stock Exchange in September, a warmth was stirring among certain City executives in the room. The tie-less career regulator, boss of the audit watchdog, the Financial Reporting Council, laid out his plans to shake [...]
Law firm Birketts expands global reach using London as launchpad November 11, 2024 Law firm Birketts has been revamping its brand beyond East Anglia, using its London move as a springboard to go global
Lessons from the Gulf: The UK must listen to business November 11, 2024 The UK may feel worlds apart from the Gulf monarchies, but there are lessons to be taken, writes Eliot Wilson.
How the World Wars forged modern time November 10, 2024 From the humble wristwatch to the atomic clock, innovations that came out of global conflicts transformed our relationship with time, says Richard Hoptroff Remembrance Sunday serves as a clear reminder of the devastating impact of war. Yet, amidst the tragedy and loss, these global conflicts brought with them innovation and advancements that continue to shape [...]