Rishi Sunak made a mistake over D-Day but it’s the superficiality of so much modern political campaigning that’s really letting people down, says James Price At the risk of sounding …
June 2024
Lib Dems: Stop taking the country for a ride and get back to being liberal
The Lib Dems could soon be the real opposition – instead of headline-grabbing stunts they should be trying to offer a real alternative to the relentless expansion of the state, …
Long commutes aren’t just boring, they’re holding back the economy
Adding more trams, trains and buses to the UK’s major cities will not only make our morning commutes quicker, it will also help improve the economy, Chris Dorrell writes Anyone …
Election 2024: Labour will be ‘partner’ not ‘barrier’ to innovation
A Labour government will be a “partner that can unlock potential”, not a “barrier” to innovation, shadow minister Peter Kyle has pledged. The shadow secretary of state for science, innovation …
How this entrepreneur turned her obsession with beans into a successful start-up
Jennifer Sieg sits down with Amelia Christie-Miller, founder of premium beans business Bold Bean Co, to see how she turned her obsession with beans into a successful British start-up. We …
IG Group launches UK derivatives platform in wake of meme stocks and crypto craze
IG Group has launched a platform in the UK providing US-listed options and futures trading following the impact that meme stocks and crypto has had on interest in retail investing, …
What’s going on with Reform’s proposed overhaul of Bank of England reserves?
Reform UK announced plans to squeeze a bit of extra money out of the banking system on Monday through a major overhaul of monetary policy. Reform’s suggestion is that the …
Menzies chief: Airlines could ditch Heathrow if third runway isn’t approved
Heathrow Airport has “come a long way” in recent years but its third runway plans are a “must” if it wants to stay competitive, the boss of the world’s largest …
Northampton deserved Premiership title as Lawes leaves a legend
Congratulations to Northampton Saints on winning the Premiership final. The East Midlanders’s 25-21 victory over Bath was a reflection of just how good they have been all season. They finished …
FTSE 100 today: Blue-chip set for muted open ahead of Fed decision; UK jobs data key for direction
Moving markets today: US stocks hit record highs, Asian markets mixed; oil prices climb, Apple shares fall post AI demo; focus on UK employment and US treasury auctions US stock …