Damning FCA report ‘risks undermining’ London as a financial centre Investing Criticism of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is continuing to mount as a group of parliamentarians prepares to lay out a stinging report claiming the watchdog is “defective” and “incompetent”. In a more than 350-page report compiled over three years, set to be presented to parliament, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Investment Fraud and Fairer […]
Sir Michael Moritz on triathlon, dangerous investments and Fergie Sport Business Sir Michael Moritz’s sixth sense for investing made him a multi-billionaire, so when he gives a rare interview and talks up the trajectory of one of his latest ventures, the T100 Triathlon World Tour, it seems smart to listen. The Welshman, 70, was among the first to believe in the potential of the tour and […]
Reeves played fast and loose with business leaders’ trust Opinion Not long ago, Rachel Reeves would have been right at home in a room full of business leaders and employers. During the election campaign it was comfortable territory for the aspiring Chancellor who reassured the private sector at every turn that Labour would be “the most pro-business government the country has ever seen.” Now, just […]
Udo Onwere: Former Fulham footballer turned partner at City firm Breaking news From the pitch to the legal field, former Fulham midfielder Udo Onwere has turned his knack for tackling challenges into a thriving career in law
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How our news reporter fell into the world of Dungeons & Dragons Life&Style Our gnome bard was attempting to woo the lord of the manor when it happened. A banshee had exploded out of the floor, sending guards fleeing and instantly petrifying my pet direwolf. Our orc barbarian was drunk at the time, leaving him utterly useless, so it all fell on me to calm the banshee or, […]
Seedlip revolutionised alcohol free drinking. Now its founder has a new product: We tried it first Life&Style
30 per cent: Football Association sets diversity target for England coaches Sport The Football Association (FA) wants 30 per cent of England men’s team coaches to be from ethnically diverse backgrounds by 2028. The governing body was told earlier this year it needed to “work a lot harder” to create a diverse pool of candidates for the England head coach position by the Black Footballers Partnership. The […]
Iconic Jamaica Inn hotel is an unrivalled blend of glamour and warmth Life&Style On my way to Jamaica, I had two hours to kill at Miami Airport. I parked myself at one of the Cuban cafes for a cubano, a perfect sandwich of roast pork, ham and pickles welded together by a semi-fluid puck of Swiss cheese. Then in that very American, somewhat disorientating way, especially after a […]
Supporting the Underdog this Christmas Wine If anyone orders Merlot, I’m leaving. I am NOT drinking any f****** merlot!”. It was the line, uttered by Paul Giamatti in the film ‘Sideways’, that triggered a two per cent drop in Merlot sales in the USA and relegated the grape to underdog status for years to come. It is still trying to claw […]
Reshaping CSR – The Return of In-Person Volunteering Sponsored By Andrew Troup, Director of Corporate Giving & Engagement Strategy at Blackbaud After years of remote interactions, employees are finally emerging from the haze of pandemic-era isolation and embracing in-person volunteering once again. While this shift clearly marks a return to “normal” – it also emphasises the need for companies to reassess how they engage […]