The head of the UK’s banking watchdog has warned of high risk if the UK loosens its rules around lenders’ capital framework as the government pushes for economic growth. Sam …
October 2025
£1.9bn price tag makes JLR Britain’s most expensive cyber attack
The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has been estimated to cost the UK around £1.9bn, in what experts are calling the most economically damaging hack in British history. …
Third runway shortlist revealed as ministers push for fast take-off
The transport secretary has shortlisted two potential operators to oversee the development of Heathrow’s third runway as part of an overhaul of the planning process that she hopes will speed …
Toast the City finalists: Who will win the Best Fitness Experience?
The Toast the City Awards are here to celebrate the very best in hospitality of placemaking in the Square Mile. On the eve of the big night, we are highlighting …
Toast the City finalists: Who will win best Late Night Venue?
The Toast the City Awards are here to celebrate the very best in hospitality of placemaking in the Square Mile. On the eve of the big night, we are highlighting …
UK SMEs brace for inflation strain as confidence slips
Small business (SME) optimism is faltering as sticky inflation, labour shortages and rising borrowing costs pile pressure on firms already stretched by thin margins and political uncertainty. Small business confidence …
MPs urge Whitehall to prioritise AI training as digital gap widens
The government must urgently upskill civil servants to make effective use of AI, MPs have warned. In a new report published on Wednesday, Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said that …
Waymo founder: “I never envisioned a London rollout”
As Waymo prepares for its UK launch, founder Sebastian Thrun admitted he “never envisioned” London being home to autonomous cars. The driverless taxis have taken the US by storm, and …
Toast the City finalists: Who will win Best Members Experience?
The Toast the City Awards are here to celebrate the very best in hospitality of placemaking in the Square Mile. On the eve of the big night, we are highlighting …
Britain’s inflation problem isn’t global – it’s made in the Treasury
Reeves can’t keep blaming the last government or global headwinds for doubling inflation – it’s a result of her own policies, says Gareth Davies When the Conservatives left office in …