Over £366bn ‘sitting in accounts earning one per cent or less’ June 10, 2024 More than £366 billion is languishing in UK current and savings accounts earning returns of 1% or less, according to analysis.
Inside UK banks’ arms race against fintech start-ups June 8, 2024 The UK’s major banks are muscling into new areas of the fintech space as they look to keep up with a wave of young challengers and grab a slice of the lucrative market.
Planners strive to protect the UK’s beautiful quarries by blocking film studio June 7, 2024 The government has rejected a major media investment in the latest sign that nimbyism is triumphing over economic development in London.
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour kicks off today. How much is it really worth to the UK economy? June 7, 2024 As Taylor Swift starts the UK arm of her Eras tour, we look at how much will it help British business, and where will that benefit be felt.
Sunak under pressure after admitting ‘it was a mistake’ to leave D-Day events early June 7, 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under severe pressure after he was forced into an apology this morning, for leaving D-Day commemorations early yesterday. The prime minister said sorry for quitting the events in France in order to conduct a television interview yesterday, calling it “a mistake”. The occupant of number 10 was widely criticised by [...]
How to talk about politics at work June 7, 2024 It’s the run up to an election and tensions are running high – so how do you make sure political discussions stay calm, respectful and conflict-free? Toby Hough explains Political conversations are a part of the workplace more than ever before – and with just five weeks until a general election, tensions between colleagues could [...]
Inditex: Zara owner unfazed by wet weather as viral Tiktok clothing drives sales June 6, 2024 The owner of Zara, Bershka and Pull and Bear, has hailed a strong start to the summer as wet weather did not seem to deter shoppers from hitting the high street.
Ed Warner: Boxing hits right notes in delicate dance between solo and team sport June 6, 2024 Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn are nothing if not entrepreneurial. Expect Queensberry 10-0 Matchroom to be just the start.
The Tiktok election: Can memes really move the polls? June 6, 2024 Labour and the Conservatives have been throwing their best memes at each other, but will Tiktok actually sway the election?
Salt tears won’t wash: why those viral charity campaigns aren’t all they seem June 6, 2024 From Carly Burd’s salted allotment to Captain Tom, social media charity campaigns are ripe for exploitation. The regulator needs to wade in and people need to wise up about who exactly they are pledging money to, says Fergal Parkinson Carly Burd became a social media sensation – by crying. She racked up 5m views on Tiktok alone [...]