Even millennials are becoming victims of ageism as Gen Z take over the office August 30, 2023 Younger workers are a safety blanket against the future for employers, but it can't come at the expense of valuing an experienced workforce, writes Eliza Filby
Older Brits in need of cash return to work in droves as cost of living chaos destroys budgets December 19, 2022 Money is a key motivator for older workers returning to work as the merciless cost-of-living crisis increasingly bites, it has emerged. The Office for National Statistics has published experimental data on the motivations for the over 50s to return to work. Money is an important motivation to return to work for all groups, particularly younger groups, with 69 per [...]
We need $100trn to hit our climate change commitments – in just six years time July 3, 2023 We have six years to find £100tn to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees and prevent further climate change, but we won’t do it without India and China, writes Nicholas Lyons
Hooked on gas? How Europe could fare in a winter energy crisis October 31, 2023 Experts are divided over whether Europe is in prime position to meet its energy needs this winter, with the continent depending on LNG.
HSBC pumps £250m into new lending fund for high-growth UK tech companies June 22, 2022 HSBC UK has unveiled a new £250m growth lending fund for high growth tech businesses today as it looks to meet a government call for a surge in investment in the sector last week.
Chelsea smash British transfer record for Enzo Fernandez as Premier League clubs set new benchmark in January window January 31, 2023 Chelsea set a new British transfer record by agreeing the signing of Enzo Fernandez as Premier League clubs underlined their financial strength on deadline day. The Blues struck an 11th-hour deal worth £107m with Benfica for Argentina midfielder Fernandez, who will arrive in London on Wednesday to begin an eight-and-a-half year contract. It took Premier [...]
Funds struggle to sell sustainability as greenwashing spreads November 1, 2022 Fund managers are struggling to sell their green investment products to financial advisers as rampant greenwashing erodes trust in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) industry, fresh research has
It may not be edge-of-your-seat, but preventing the AI dystopia starts with good data January 11, 2024 The power and dangers of AI dominated conversation in 2023, but we won't get anywhere without focusing on data, writes Nigel Shadbolt.
Blockchain firm Valereum given green light to acquire Gibraltar Stock Exchange November 1, 2022 Blockchain platform Valereum has received regulatory approval to complete the acquisition of the Gibraltar Stock Exchange.
Ed Warner: Fear of losing to the Poms may get Australian sport its extra A$2bn April 6, 2023 As an English sports fan it’s always fun when others cite your nation as their greatest rivals when they wouldn’t make your own top three. Cricket aside, such is the case with Australia. Last week a cry from Australia’s sporting hierarchy for more financial backing from politicians caught my eye. The need to beat the [...]