Family-run coach firms reeling from inheritance tax overhaul Transport and infrastructure While there are a handful of national players, around eight in ten small and medium sized coach operators in Britain are family-owned.
Lunchtime City tourism: Cannon Street’s London Stone Life&Style You wouldn’t know it, but London’s heart beats from a small alcove just opposite Cannon Street station. The city’s heart is made of limestone, wrenched from Rutland and its beats are faint. But its power is unmistakable. Passing office workers fear it so much they’re reluctant to even look at it, let alone stand near it. [...]
Could the digitisation of social care pave the way for a better NHS? Entrepreneurship The system, as it stands, is struggling – and the debate over what should or can be done to fix it is still ongoing.
We can have our cake and eat it, says boss of London private jet hub November 19, 2024 London Biggin Hill Airport chief executive David Winstanley argues business aviation can decarbonise without slowing growth.
The ‘perfect storm’ is upon us — Britain needs more start-up support November 18, 2024 The largest annual festival of entrepreneurship and start-up events in the world is officially upon us, with a “perfect storm” paving the way for this year’s celebrations in Britain. Global Entrepreneurship Week is traditionally a moment of celebration in Britain — five days a week where budding entrepreneurs and wealth makers come together to support [...]
Reeves’ championing of co-operatives is an exciting step for growth November 15, 2024 Rachel Reeves' plan to revive co-operatives represents an innovative play for growth, writes City MP Rachel Blake.
Square Mile and Me: Farmer J boss Jonathan Recanti on his career (and what salad he orders) November 14, 2024 In this week's Square Mile and Me, Farmer J founder Jonathan Recanti tells us about his career from City banker to Square Mile salad tycoon.
East London praised for start-up growth — but can it continue? November 14, 2024 East London has been crowned the most entrepreneurial region in England as it tops of the charts with the fastest growth of new start-ups. Fresh research by the East London Growth Group has revealed half of East London’s boroughs are in the top 10 per cent for the growth rate of new small and medium [...]
Entrepreneurs are the ‘real heroes’ and AI is already here, says Xero’s UK managing director November 12, 2024 Alexander Von Schirmeister is not just the UK managing director of Xero, a New Zealand-based online accounting software for small businesses, he is also one of the most well-travelled people one could meet. Alex – he said he prefers to be called – grew up culturally rich. The managing director was raised in Mexico by [...]
Aquis Exchange accepts £194m offer from Swiss group in blow to London November 11, 2024 The offer values Aquis shares at 727p per share, a 120 per cent premium to Friday's closing price of 330p per share.