Sadiq Khan has no answers on London’s ailing nightlife Emma Best More than 3,000 pubs and clubs have closed since the pandemic while other cities like Manchester and Liverpool have thrived. If the mayor won’t do anything about it, others will, says Emma Best Growing up gay in London, my world and confidence in who I was changed when I was able to start experiencing London’s [...]
Frasers Group: Four charts that show how Mike Ashley’s empire took over the high street Retail Analysts are predicting Frasers Group will only continue to grow. Here’s four charts showing how it got there.
Getting ‘everyone in the room’ won’t cut it, Labour must be ready to cause upset james nation To govern as an ‘adult’, Labour must confront the hard decisions now and be ready to cause some controversy, writes James Nation.
Is America’s ‘woke backlash’ a warning? July 22, 2024 With Microsoft scrapping a DEI team and Elon Musk moving to Texas, is the tide turning on the ‘woke’ agenda – and should businesses pay attention? Asks Eliot Wilson When America sneezes, Britain catches a cold. It is an idea that became popular after the Wall Street Crash of 1929, when the fall in New [...]
Joe Biden drops out of presidential race July 21, 2024 President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race against Donald Trump, after concerns over his age have dogged the candidate since the first debate last month.
Biden’s ability to win back Democrats tested at perilous moment for campaign July 20, 2024 Joe Biden’s efforts to revive his re-election bid and win over sceptical Democrats have done little to soften the push for him to exit the 2024 race.
What is The Crown Estate and how is the government reforming it? July 18, 2024 In his King's Speech, King Charles announced changes to the Crown Estate. What is the arcane entity, and how is it changing?
FCA urges banks to improve treatment of politicians after Farage debanking row July 18, 2024 Over the last few months the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been reviewing the treatment of so-called politically exposed persons (PEPs) after the debanking brouhaha last year.
Frasers shares jump as firm’s profit comes in at the ‘top end’ of guidance July 18, 2024 The group, which became one of the UK's top retailers under the stewardship of Mike Ashley, said adjusted profit before tax rose 13.1 per cent to £545m.
Starmer to pledge fresh focus on border security as part of reset with Europe July 18, 2024 Sir Keir Starmer will pledge to reset the UK's relationship with Europe, vowing to put a fresh emphasis on border security at the heart of ties with the continent.