Tories must get out of their bubble and listen to business October 2, 2024 To those outside the bubble of true blue believers, Conservative party conference looked deranged. As violence exploded in the Middle East, delegates in Birmingham were battling over novelty merchandise and queuing for selfies with election losers. Fringe events debating the meaning of conservatism were packed while corporate sponsors and business lobbyists were conspicuous by their [...]
Business leaders must seize the opportunities of the new media age October 2, 2024 Understanding the new media age is a must for bosses, argues Grayling CEO Heather Blundell Almost 30-years ago, in 1996, Bill Gates wrote his seminal essay, “Content is King,” examining the paramount importance of content in the digital era. The future he envisioned – a print press evolving into electronic online editions with deeper and [...]
The Notebook: Three quarters of Brits don’t invest – it’s time for a confidence boost October 2, 2024 Most Brits just aren't investing - but a little confidence could make all the difference, writes Camilla Esmund in today's Notebook.
The stakes are high for Starmer’s post-Brexit return to Brussels October 2, 2024 Brexit remains a defining issue, but say it quietly, writes Andrew Hammond as he explores what could come up on Starmer's Brussels trip.
In defence of ‘Woke Capitalism’ October 2, 2024 DEI schemes are there to improve businesses and equality. What are the opponents of 'woke capitalism' so afraid of, asks Eleanor Kaye.
The main task of the next Tory leader is to repaint the party’s image October 2, 2024 The dominant narrative around a government’s record is more important than the facts, writes Paul Ormerod
Demise of coal power is end of an era, but not an end in itself October 1, 2024 A quiet revolution occurred in the very earliest moments of this morning, probably while you were asleep. You went to bed in one sort of country, and woke up in another sort entirely. The difference is largely invisible but undeniably huge: yesterday, the UK’s last coal power station was still operational and by this morning [...]
The Notebook: Turning 18 with a junior ISA? Here’s what to do October 1, 2024 From managing a junior ISA to preparing for upcoming tax changes, financial expert Susannah Streeter offers her advice in today's Notebook.
Dear Chancellor, a plea (and a wish list) for the Budget October 1, 2024 As Rachel Reeves's Budget approaches - and speculation heightens - Brandon Lewis sets out his growth-boosting wish list for the Chancellor.
Bored of mini golf and axe-throwing? Try the plague October 1, 2024 Bored of mini golf? Try the plague, writes Phoebe Arslanagić-Little, as she discovers the world of 'human challenge trials'.