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MPs flag ‘major concerns’ over errors in labour survey

Economics

An influential group of MPs has taken aim at the UK’s national numbers body today amid fears that errors in its labour survey are hamstringing “accurate” economic policy making. The chair of the Treasury Select Committee, Meg Hillier – a Labour MP – wrote to the boss of the UK Statistics Authority, Professor Sir Ian […]
Defence giant Thales faces UK bribery and corruption probe

Business

Homeowners face massive inheritance tax hike after Budget hit

Business

London homeowners are going to be hit with an eye-watering 1,840 per cent increase in inheritance tax (IHT) liability, as a direct result of Rachel Reeves’ Budget changes, it has been calculated. A single homeowner in the capital with an averaged priced home of £525,586, with the same amount in their pension, will have a […]

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Man fined over noisy cockerel. But what counts as a ‘nuisance pet’?

Opinion

A neighbourly dispute over a noisy cockerel has seen a man in Hampshire taken to court. But when does an annoying neighbour become a statutory nuisance?
A MAGA playbook for business

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Mark Kleinman: Handbags (and more) at dawn for activist Ashley

Business

Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and is the man who gets the Square Mile talking in his weekly City AM column. This week he tackles Mike Ashley’s newfound penchant for activist investing, Homebase’s turnaround and and Burberry’s flip-flopping Handbags (and more) at dawn for activist Ashley Paul Singer, Bill Ackman…and Mike Ashley? On the list […]

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Farmers Protest: Thousands march in London against inheritance tax
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COP29: Important world leaders absent as Keir Starmer unveils UK’s emissions target
Has the UK's environmental focus prevented business growth and investment?

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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, […]
Why Panama is an undiscovered wonder for nature lovers

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Inside the SHA Wellness retreat, the world’s most high-tech spa resort

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Rolex becomes title sponsor of major sport league

Sport Business

Legacy watch brand Rolex has today been announced as title sponsor of SailGP, with the Formula 1 of water now known as the Rolex SailGP Championship. The luxury brand joins the likes of Chanel (The Boat Race) in venturing into title sponsorship agreements in sport. The watchmaker has been associated with SailGP since 2019. The […]
Exclusive: European rugby chief leaves after 10 years with EPCR

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Layla film review: a bold tale of London and LGBTQ love

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Layla film review and star rating: ★★★★ Independent film Layla begins with a Pride event that will look familiar to all those sceptical of Rainbow Capitalism. Bilal Hasna plays the title character, a British-Palestinian non-binary drag queen who lands a gig performing for a delivery app company. When a high paying show turns out to […]
75 litres of fake blood splattered my shoes in London’s most eccentric show

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Libby takes a Bottle to Pilates

Wine

You know, you could really benefit from regular Pilates Libby,” purrs my glamorous instructor as she guides my shaking leg to a previously unattainable angle. Probably true, as right now my hip flexes are screaming at me about my days spent sitting at a laptop. I have been persuaded to try my first Reformer Pilates […]
High Low Pairings: Fried Chicken

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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 […]
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