What will this election be about? Security, security, security May 28, 2024 Labour and the Conservatives have already drawn in firm dividing lines over what this election will be about, and it is security that unites both.
Meet the founder sewing together a new kind of circular fashion ecosystem May 27, 2024 Layla Sargent, the founder of online service repair platform The Seam, shares how she's made way for a new kind of circular fashion ecosystem.
Wembley finals, M25 chaos and rail works: How to survive the busiest May bank holiday weekend ever May 26, 2024 A record 20m leisure journeys are expected to be made in the coming days, as Brits flock to the FA Cup and play off finals at Wembley.
Next government should consider ban on phones for under-16s, report says May 25, 2024 The next government should consider a statutory ban on mobile phones in schools and a total ban on phones for under-16s, a report from MPs says. The House of Commons Education Committee said tougher guidance on mobile phones in schools and how to manage children’s screen time at home is needed to better protect young [...]
Cazoo, Getir and Peloton: The Covid high-flyers that came crashing down to earth May 25, 2024 In early 2021, Cazoo, Getir and Peloton were on their way to the moon. All three are now collapsing - where did it all go wrong?
Labour and Tories fight over economy as Hunt and Reeves drop tax cut hints May 25, 2024 The Tories and Labour will fight over the economy as Keir Starmer centres Saturday’s campaign on the cost-of-living crisis while the Conservatives hint at tax cuts for high earners. The Chancellor signalled the party would seek to end the impact of tapering of personal allowances on larger incomes, while his opposite number vowed to deliver [...]
‘Constant deadlines, zero work-life balance’: Concern over 100-hour weeks after two deaths at Bank of America May 25, 2024 Working conditions for junior staff at some of the world’s largest investment banks have once again hit the headlines following two deaths this month at Bank of America.
Formula E and motorsport at heart of a China waking from its slumber May 25, 2024 In Rome’s Palazzo dei Congressi last summer, Formula E chief executive told City A.M. that a return to racing in China after four years was on the cards. “We need to be in mainland China,” he said. “I know we can dance around that a bit but we need to be in mainland China. “Every [...]
AIM high: Why the London Stock Exchange still matters May 25, 2024 Urgent reforms are needed to prevent the flow of companies exiting the London Stock Exchange becoming a flood – and AIM is a great place to start, says Lord Rothschild As the executive chairman of a company listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM), conventional wisdom dictates that I must be desperately unhappy with my [...]
House of Representatives pass clarity-seeking FIT21 bill with bipartisan support May 24, 2024 On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives voted on the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21) bill. The bill passed 279 to 136, with support from both Republicans and Democrats. This week has been one of the most progressive ever for US crypto policy.