The Labour government’s plan for a payments system revolution has fallen flat, a top trade body has warned, despite the Treasury’s promise of an “ambitious rethink” of regulatory structure. Chancellor …
Exclusive: Reeves risks Black Market Britain with gambling tax hike
Chancellor Rachel Reeves risks creating “Black Market Britain” if next month’s Budget sees significant tax raids on the gambling sector. Industry insiders have warned of the potentially catastrophic impact on …
AI investment lacks basic safety checks, warns BSI
Many businesses are investing heavily in AI without sufficient safeguards for its implementation, a new study by the British Standards Institution (BSI) has found. While executives are touting AI’s potential …
Exclusive: Cleo founder Hussey-Yeo to head fan bid for Sheffield Wednesday
The founder of fintech unicorn Cleo, Barney Hussey-Yeo, has offered to front a bid to buy struggling Championship club Sheffield Wednesday, City AM can reveal. The Sheffield-born data scientist will …
Smuggling gangs likely to capitalise on tobacco bill, experts say
As the Lords debate Labour’s tobacco and vapes Bill, experts have warned it could hand a major victory to the same organised criminal gangs behind illegal smuggling. Labour’s proposed Bill, …
TikTok US ban threat finally comes to an end
After nearly five years of court battles and geopolitical wrangling, Beijing and the White House might finally be on the verge of ending a major tech standoff. The US treasury …
The smoking ban is emblematic of how the Tories lost their way
The generational smoking ban shows what happens when Conservatives go against their instincts, says Karl McCartney When you are fortunate enough to be elected as an MP you have many …
Rachel Reeves alerts top investors on tax rises and spending cuts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has sent a message to international investors on incoming tax hikes and spending cuts in an effort to ease market nerves ahead of this year’s Budget. Speaking …
Britain must step up sanctions on Iranian oil
The US cannot shoulder the burden of dismantling Iran’s energy export machine alone. The UK needs to step up and match our ally in both ambition and execution, says Lord …
The perfect ski holiday, with amazing slopes and yoga in the Alps
It seems inevitable that these two most middle class of pursuits – a ski holiday and yoga – would be combined. Guy Taylor dons skis and attempts a downward dog …