Labour confirmed plans to eradicate late payments to small businesses as part of a package of measures designed to help entrepreneurs. Among a range of measures announced today, the opposition …
June 2024
UK households in line for extra £800 annual bill due to planned tax rises
Households are in line to pay an extra £800 in tax over the next five years, according to new research from a leading think tank. Although Labour and the Conservatives …
Anne Stevenson-Yang on China, audit reform and why she’s unsure about Yorkshire
City A.M. sits down with the co-founder of activist short-selling firm J Capital Research to discuss China, its companies and whether they require closer inspection Where exactly is China heading? …
What politicians can learn from business about representing women
While businesses have made huge advances in helping women to fulfil their potential, parliament is lagging behind. Time for politicians to apply the same standards they demand from industry to …
The Dead Don’t Hurt review: Viggo Mortensen on fine form
Few actors have remained as true to their craft as Viggo Mortensen. The 65-year-old has largely kept to independent films since finding success in The Lord of The Rings trilogy …
Election 2024: Five key moments from tonight’s BBC debate
Tonight’s BBC debate marked a shift in tone from Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak’s head-to-head on ITV earlier in the general election campaign. Appearing tonight were Conservative minister Penny Mordaunt; …
Inside the fight to save Britain’s ‘ugliest’ phone booths
A campaign to save Britain’s ugliest phone booths highlights the subjectivity of beauty, writes Lucy Kenningham Ugliness is subjective. In 1986, the architectural maestros at the Twentieth Century Society slammed …
Planners strive to protect the UK’s beautiful quarries by blocking film studio
Local government planners have rejected plans for a major media investment in the latest sign that NIMBYism is now Britain’s most potent political force. Buckinghamshire Council has refused planning permission …
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour kicks off today. How much is it really worth to the UK economy?
As music superstar Taylor Swift begins her mega-tour in Edinburgh Scotland, her loyal fans will be giving a boost to the UK economy. But how much will it help British …
Yamato The Drummers of Japan at Peacock Theatre is sensational
Among the many touring Taiko drumming groups, Yamato are the most frequent and successful on UK stages. They perform at The Peacock Theatre until 22 June, their first time back …