Dr Rainer Zitelmann is a German historian, sociologist and author. His latest book is The Power of Capitalism. In our exclusive series, Zitelmann reveals a compelling body of evidence that …
May 2024
I watched Tom Daley at London 2012 – now I’m diving with him at the Olympics
Diving alongside Tom Daley could be a daunting prospect, but Noah Williams believes it will take the pressure off as he prepares for a second Olympic appearance. The Hoxton-born 23-year-old …
Banks divided: Interest rate decision sparks debate over timing – June or August?
As expected, the Bank of England kept interest rates steady on Thursday and noted that its current monetary policy was effectively managing inflation. However, it cautioned that an interest rate …
Holly Branson on what it takes to build purpose into your business
Holly Branson takes the pen to tell Ambition A.M. what it takes to build purpose into a business – and what you should know before you begin. Every week, Ambition …
Apple ‘missed the mark’ with ad for new iPad showing instruments being crushed
Tech giant Apple has said sorry for a controversial advert crushing various creative items in an industrial machine, saying it “missed the mark”. The US iPhone maker launched an advert …
M25 closure: Traffic warning as section of motorway to shut this weekend
Drivers have been warned of significant disruption on the M25 as sections of Britain’s busiest motorway are set to close over the weekend. The M25 will be shut between junctions …
Salter owner Ultimate Products forecasts lower earnings after ‘disappointing’ spring
Ultimate Products, the owner of the UK’s oldest houseware brand Salter, has revised down its full-year earnings forecast after a “disappointing” Spring hit sales in the third quarter. The Greater …
TT Electronics takes ‘cost action’ to offset lower demand in the US
Components manufacturer TT Electronics has moved to reduce costs as it faces lower demand for its products as a result of destocking. The London-listed firm said in a trading update …
Gordon Ramsay to open new restaurants in City of London’s tallest building
Gordon Ramsay is set to open new restaurants at the top of the City of London’s tallest building. The celebrity chef‘s empire, which already includes more than 50 sites, has …
AI giant Coreweave in £1bn UK investment as London picked for new European HQ
An American artificial intelligence (AI) group has announced plans to invest £1bn in the UK after opening a new office in London as its European headquarters. Coreweave said the move …