Rachel Reeves must accelerate efforts to merge smaller pension funds and allow the country’s retirement cash to flow into British companies, the chief executive of Schroders has said. Speaking at …
July 2024
Sun, sea and Slack: As many Brits plan to work from abroad – what are the actual rules?
As we enter the holiday season, millions of British workers will be planning to ‘work from the beach’ this Summer as they aim to lap up on the benefits of …
Wimbledon prize money 2024: How much can players earn at the Grand Slam?
There has never been a better time to win Wimbledon – financially, at least – as organisers have increased prize money to record levels for 2024. A total of £50m …
Blackrock must face up to its failures on ESG
With multi-billion dollar greenwashing scandals unfolding across America, the ESG industry is facing a severe reckoning, says Blackrock’s former chief sustainable investment officer Tariq Fancy On April 18, this newspaper …
How did Burberry get stuck in the trenches?
Last week, it was reported the luxury brand Burberry was set to slash hundreds of jobs after a dramatic fall in profit. But this time last year, the company had …
Is your Rolex watch real? One in ten aren’t
The idea of spending tens of thousands of pounds on a luxury watch, such as a Rolex, only to find out that it’s a fake when you take it in …
10m pints! Pubs set to cash in on Euros mania ahead of England vs Spain clash this weekend
As England gear up to play Spain in the final of the Euros on Sunday, pubs across the capital have been busy planning how to make the most of a …
Post Office boss Nick Read to step back temporarily as Horizon enquiry enters next stage
The chief executive of the Post Office has told staff he’s stepping back so he can “give my entire attention” to the Horizon enquiry. In a note to staff today, …
Legal regulator seeks to appeal Dentons anti-money laundering dismissal
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is seeking to appeal the decision in its anti-money laundering claim against law firm Dentons. In March, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) dismissed the legal …
Carpetright lines up PwC as looming administration puts thousands of jobs at risk
Carpetright is on the brink of collapsing into administration, putting thousands of jobs at risk. The major carpet and tiling retailer, which is headquartered in Essex, has filed a notice …