A number of Britain’s biggest public sector pension schemes are understood to be eyeing a stake in the holiday giant Center Parcs after the Treasury ramped up its efforts for …
Starmer’s future hinges on May election reckoning, polling expert says
The future of Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership hinges on the forthcoming May elections where the Labour party is expected to take a bruising, a polling expert has said. Conservative peer …
The Italy holiday taking in amazing skiing and a lesser-visited city
THE WEEKEND South Tyrol offers the ideal low-key winter getaway. Nestled amidst the visually spectacular Dolomites, the destination offers a unique blend of cultures. In the low-lying towns, traditional Italian …
Retailers enjoy ‘really positive start’ after Boxing Day bounce
UK retail destinations have had a “really positive start” to Boxing Day as early data showed more people spending the bank holiday at retail parks than last year, an analyst …
Battle of the Sexes tennis: Billie Jean King says it’s just entertainment
Billie Jean King has distanced herself from this year’s Battle of the Sexes tennis showdown, insisting hers was about “social change”, while the 2025 edition is “entertainment”. World number one …
Who still gets hired in the 2026 workplace?
Britain’s labour market has probably never felt more precarious than it does now, as the struggling economy and the rapid rise of AI take effect. Redundancies are at their highest …
Mastercard issues winding up petition against London fintech Guavapay
Hundreds of jobs could be at risk as London fintech Guavapay faces a winding up petition from payments giant Mastercard over unpaid sums, City AM can reveal. The firm, which …
Why mascots are the next branding opportunity for sports teams
Mascots aren’t just tacky costumes anymore, they’re the next frontier in the world of sport branding, writes Mike Perry. Surveying today’s sports brand landscape, one striking fact stands out. Teams …
Dyson will ‘stop being Dyson’ without inheritance tax U-turn
The government’s controversial plans to apply inheritance tax on family businesses would leave Dyson “unrecognisable” after its eponymous founder’s death and force his family to sell off part or all …
UK to slide down world rankings on GDP per capita by 2030, report finds
The UK is set to slip down the world rankings of GDP per capita by the end of the decade after being weighed down by “subpar” growth, a new report …