Q&A: Fintech boss Janine Hirt on how London can stay ahead of EU rivals January 26, 2023 Fintech is an increasingly vital part of the UK’s financial ecosystem – so it’s high time to chat with Janine Hirt, the CEO of industry body Innovate Finance, on the challenges that come with keeping the UK out in front of Europe While the UK has historically been a global leader in FinTech – receiving [...]
Harbour Energy records drop in revenue and production as windfall tax weighs March 7, 2024 Harbour's chief executive said the tax all but "wiped out" the firm's profits in 2022
Elizabeth Line turns two: The highs, the lows and the future for London’s favourite route May 24, 2024 The Elizabeth Line turns two years old today and it has been a rare success story in Britain's infrastructure scene.
Regulator probes Deloitte over audit of fashion firm Joules May 9, 2023 The Financial Reporting Council has opened an investigation into the audit of embattled retailer Joules today after Deloitte signed off its accounts prior to the firm’s collapse last year.
AI ‘godfather’ feels ‘lost’ over life’s work after experts warn it could lead to extinction of humanity May 31, 2023 One of the “godfathers” of artificial intelligence (AI) has said he feels “lost” as experts warned the technology could lead to the extinction of humanity. Professor Yoshua Bengio told the BBC that all companies building AI products should be registered and people working on the technology should have ethical training. It comes after dozens of [...]
Don’t blame austerity for the crumbling concrete, Osborne salvaged Britain’s deficit September 13, 2023 Parliament, hospitals, schools, even theatres aren’t immune to the so-called crumbling concrete our buildings are made of. One of the more interesting twists of the scandal over Raac, or reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, is how it has been used to relitigate the policy of austerity. If only the Conservatives had loosened the purse strings on [...]
Labour’s plan for growth has a renewed partnership with business at its heart July 3, 2024 The shadow city minister says Labour recognises that our financial services industry, both in London and across the country, is one of Britain’s greatest assets and will be key to returning the country to growth Tomorrow the British people will go to the polls, faced with a clear choice. Five more years of low growth, [...]
Three years on from Brexit, it’s time for the UK and the EU to find a way to get along February 3, 2023 Three years on from Brexit, and the UK and Europe are still arguing over the Northern Ireland Protocol and failing to build up any goodwill. This will damage both sides in a fragile economy instead of building up our financial links, writes Nicolas Mackel.
Orsted brings in new finance and operations chiefs amid wind industry challenges February 27, 2024 Orsted, the world's largest offshore wind farm developer has brought in a new CFO and COO as it battles with macroeconomic challenges pumelling the sector.
Jeremy Hunt warned decarbonisation efforts need ‘greater urgency’ February 26, 2024 Expansion of the immediate availability of electricity will likely be a key election battleground this year