How digital assets are democratising global trade and boosting economic growth August 30, 2022 Trade finance-backed crypto assets can be a compelling proposition and an important move in the democratisation of trade finance.
Getting ‘everyone in the room’ won’t cut it, Labour must be ready to cause upset July 23, 2024 To govern as an ‘adult’, Labour must confront the hard decisions now and be ready to cause some controversy, writes James Nation.
Durex and Lysol owner Reckitt sees revenue top £14bn as consumers continue to choose branded medicine over generic ‘cheaper’ drugs March 1, 2023 Durex owner Reckitt Benckiser has said it was entering the year as a “strengthened business” after reporting a strong sales increase for the year led by its nutrition business. The UK company, which also owns other brands including Dettol, saw net revenue growth for the year up 9.2 per cent to £14.45bn. Revenues in its [...]
Hiking capital gains tax would harm small businesses June 24, 2024 A blanket increase in CGT rates would not only affect gains on publicly quoted stocks or investments in second homes, it could also impact investors who have taken much more significant risks with their capital to back small, growing companies to achieve their potential, says Claire Madden It’s looking inevitable that Labour will win the [...]
Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia on open banking, account closures and sexism in the City March 4, 2024 Former Virgin Money CEO and Snoop founder Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia speaks to City A.M. about the open banking revolution, "debanking" and sexism in the City.
Let’s be honest, culture wars campaigns won’t win voters in a cost-of-living crisis October 19, 2023 Australians just showed us why campaigns based on culture war issues don't work, writes Matthew Lesh
How to be the Gareth Southgate of business June 14, 2024 AI is the new star in the boardroom, but as Southgate knows a singular brilliant player doesn’t win a game, says Simon James This weekend, English football fans everywhere will be going through the usual mixture of tension and hope. Friday marks the start of the 2024 Euros, and another shot at greatness for England [...]
Post Office Horizon Scandal: Wronged postmasters offered £19.5m interim compensation June 30, 2022 Post Office Horizon scandal victims have been given an extra £19.5m in compensation, bringing the total payout to around £30m.
Analysis: Pound slump is bad, but UK bond market is carnage September 26, 2022 Focus on the pound today was understandable, from a media perspective. “Pound tumbles to record low against US dollar” is a great headline. Analysts at investment bank Nomura said sterling may plunge to $0.95 in the first three months of next year. Blimey. But, it’s the turmoil in the UK bond markets that was the [...]
BBC could face journalist walkout as channel merger plans face backlash August 16, 2022 BBC journalists are weighing up strike action as the broadcaster plans to merge channels, including BBC News and BBC World News.