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Business groups attack ‘deeply damaging’ employment reforms

Business

The UK’s five largest business groups have warned that the government’s flagship workers’ rights package will be “deeply damaging” to the UK’s growth prospects and will worsen living standards in the UK. In a co-ordinated effort, Britain’s ‘Big Five’ business groups have taken the unusual step of writing to all members of the House of […]
Week in Business: Labour’s jobs madness as employers urge change of plan

Video

It takes a village: Do we need to rethink our attitude to old age?

Life&Style

We’re living for longer than ever but the boom in the elderly population is a social and political time-bomb. Could ‘later life’ communities like Auriens be the answer to the old age crisis, asks Steve Dinneen I enter a grand lobby, all lofty ceilings, marquetry floors and art deco fittings. An effusive concierge in a natty […]

US dollar weakens as de-dollarisation becomes ‘real, and frankly scary, prospect’

Markets

The dollar has fallen 0.7 per cent today, marking its fifth straight day of decline, as markets continue to reassess the currency’s position in the global economy. The DXY index, which tracks the dollar’s value against a basket of currencies, dropped to its lowest in three years in trading today. The dollar index has now fallen […]

Opinion

Starmer must act now to protect NHS from Trump pharma tariffs

Opinion

Starmer must make a deal to avoid Trump’s pharma tariffs or risk a major hit to the NHS, write Ben Ramanauskas and Sean Phillips.
The Capitalist: AI Jesus, banter bans and tales from the Westminster Arms

Opinion

Will rising costs kill off Savile Row’s renaissance?

Retail

On a Wednesday morning earlier this month, there was plenty of activity on the shop floor at the Georgian townhouse that plays home to Richard James’ bespoke suit-making. One staff member is on the phone discussing colours and time frames, another getting a glass of water for a customer in the changing room, and smartly […]

How the modern world is changing grave stone design forever

Life&Style

Death is the only thing surer than taxes. But how we’re remembered is a strange and sometimes controversial business. Ralph Jones meets the people rewriting the rules, one grave stone at a time Stonemason Neil Luxton once agreed to use comic sans on a grave. Once was enough – he has refused ever since. Luxton, […]
Life on the edge: A deep dive into the crazy world of Margate

Life&Style
It takes a village: Do we need to rethink our attitude to old age?

Life&Style

F1: Williams Racing go luxury with Carl Friedrik collection

Sport Business

Formula 1 team Williams Racing have unveiled their highly anticipated collection with British premium travel goods firm Carl Friedrik. The collection has been launched online ahead of this weekend’s Formula 1 grand prix in Saudi Arabia. The three-piece collection – a hard shell cabin suitcase, backpack and luggage tag – is indicative of the shift […]
Premier Sports to show 400 rugby games per year after new deal

Sport Business

Lessons for Man Utd from Everton’s new stadium – by the architect behind it

Sport Business

The architect behind the new Everton Stadium on marrying history with future and why Manchester United chiefs should take note as they plot an Old Trafford rebuild. American architect Dan Meis knew he was going out on a limb when he submitted his design for Everton’s new stadium. Eschewing the trend for modern spacecraft-like arenas, […]

Two New Additions at One New Change: Open Doors to Unique Shopping Experiences

City Talk

London, April 2025 – Two iconic brands, Aesop and John Henric, are set to elevate the retail experience at One New Change, introducing distinct concepts that blend design, sustainability, and style in the heart of the City of London. Nestled amidst the striking modern architecture of One New Change and just a stone’s throw from […]
Bull fight! Living the Lamborghini dream on the road and racetrack

Life&Style

Libby’s Naked Wine Diary: The perfect glass to enjoy with friends

Life&Style

@doesmybumlook40 @knackeredmother and @libbybrodie walk into a bar… And this is the Naked Wine they drank together The last time the three of us were together was at Kylie Minogue’s birthday party. It was a surprisingly intimate affair at Mayfair club Annabel’s, where we sipped Kylie’s Prosecco (very good) and rose (excellent) as the pixie-sized Queen […]
Naked Wines picks: three delicious bottles for World Earth Day

Wine
Libby’s Naked Wines diary: Why I adore Coravin

Wine

The Punter Podcast Episode 26: Cheltenham, Newmarket, Good Friday All-Weather and Happy Valley

Tom Marriott is joined by Ben Cleminson to preview racing from Cheltenham and Newmarket on Wednesday, plus Good Friday’s action at Newcastle. Trainer Tom Lacey also joins in to discuss his runner, Blow Your Wad, in the Silver Trophy, while Wally Pyrah has a few fancies at Happy Valley. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been […]
Coach and Storm to Star on All-Weather Finals Day

Sport
Techno and Hawkeye can keep Owen in the groove

Sport