Scotland set for weaker growth despite avoiding recession – but there is room for optimism May 2, 2024 Scotland's economy is set for weaker growth despite avoiding entering a technical recession, according to KPMG.
Oil prices boosted by six weeks of gains as supplies tighten worldwide August 6, 2023 Oil markets will open trading on Monday having recorded six weeks of gains across both major benchmarks, as tightening supplies bolster prices.
City watchdog looks to boost access to financial advice for consumers November 30, 2022 The Financial Conduct Authority has laid out measures to widen access to financial advice today to allow consumers to “invest with confidence” amidst a cost of living crunch.
Doctors must be paid more, but money alone won’t solve the NHS’s recruitment woes January 2, 2024 The NHS's cumbersome recruitment process must be reformed if we are to fix our broken healthcare system, writes Jonathan Evans.
If Sadiq Khan is serious about boosting the creative industries, he must work with the private sector April 22, 2024 London’s creative industries are world-leading. The mayor talks a good game on supporting them, but his manifesto is light on detail, says Phoebe Gardiner Despite launching at London’s Design District – a prominent creative hub in the capital – Sadiq Khan’s manifesto is rather sparse on his commitments to the creative industries. He is happy, [...]
Ed Warner: Why IOC is worst of both worlds for sporting democracy November 2, 2023 Thomas Bach is in Ed Warner's crosshairs this week.
Financial services tribunal can boost competitiveness and help small businesses, experts argue July 30, 2023 A financial services tribunal could boost the City’s competitiveness by providing a body of consistent case law and a route for firms to seek justice, experts told City AM. Speaking to City A.M. Richard Samuel, barrister at 3 Hare Court Chambers, said “London’s common law dispute resolution system is a key part of what makes [...]
HMRC delays are hindering UK growth, accounting body warns February 8, 2023 Major hold ups at HMRC are “acting as a drag on the UK’s economic growth,” the head of one of Britain’s top accounting bodies has said. The “unacceptable” delays, caused by backlogs at the UK’s tax authority, “need to be addressed promptly,” ICAEW chief executive Michael Izza said, as he called for the launch of [...]
Zero growth Britain? A wake up call to make our taxes competitive December 18, 2023 Britain must invest in its own innovative enterprises if it wants to keep competing on the world stage, writes Lubov Chernukhin
Fresh cash will save 53 bus routes as Sadiq Khan warns ‘tough decisions needed elsewhere’ November 23, 2022 Over 50 London bus routes were saved today after London mayor Sadiq Khan announced a £25m worth of annual funding. The extra cash will be used to prevent 53 routes from being withdrawn following concerns from thousands of Londoners. The £25m per year will be in addition to a £500m facility set up by City [...]