Hunt’s mooted ISA reforms offer ‘a beacon of hope’ to struggling firms, business groups say September 24, 2023 Top City business groups have welcomed suggestions the Treasury could reform rules around ISAs in a bid to supercharge London-listed firms.
Top young musicians to set to play latest Amex Gold Unsigned November 13, 2023 This month sees the final of the hotly anticipated Amex Gold Unsigned initiative, which will see a host of talented young musicians play for a chance to win a slot at some of the UK’s biggest festivals.
Even as sales slump, Jonathan Akeroyd leaves Burberry a stronger brand July 18, 2024 As Akeroyd leaves the famous fashion brand, Steve Hatch unpacks the data asking: Is Burberry throwing the baby out with the bathwater?
Currys and AO World to shed light on consumer demand for home upgrades June 21, 2024 Investors will get a glimpse into whether consumers are loosening their budgets and upgrading their homes when AO World and Currys report on their yearly profits.
Chancellor unsure if Government can afford to announce new tax cuts January 6, 2024 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said he does not know if he can afford to cut taxes for British households as a national insurance reduction came into force on Saturday. Hunt said he wanted to further ease a tax burden which is expected to rise to the highest since the Second World War before the end [...]
‘Too little, too late’: Council funding to rise by £4bn December 19, 2023 Funding for English councils will rise by 6.5 per cent - or £4bn - but authorities say the cash fails to address the “severe problems” facing local government.
What3words: Mercedes-backed tech firm still in the red despite slashing loss in half June 28, 2024 What3words, a tech company backed by ITV, Mercedes and former F1 champion Nico Rosberg, has slashed its loss almost in half thanks to a slowdown in acquisitions among its customers.
Cider maker Thatchers toasts success despite ‘unprecedented economic challenges’ March 19, 2024 Sales at historic cider maker Thatchers increased despite the company facing "unprecedented economic challenges" during its latest financial year.
Tories and Labour increasingly believe going green won’t win votes March 12, 2024 Tory plans to back gas power stations and Labour's decision to scale back its £28bn green pledge suggest both parties increasingly believe going big on green initiatives won't win them votes at the next election.
Urgent reform needed to restore trust in UK constitution, warn think tanks September 19, 2023 An urgent reset is required in order to restore trust in the UK’s constitution, two top think tanks have warned. Faith in Britain’s political system has been shaken after a “tumultuous” string of events — from the Brexit process, the Covid-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis — a report by the Institute for [...]