When bosses prioritise politeness over honest exchange, they sacrifice the development of their employees, writes Dr Christian Marcolli in today’s Notebook Bosses and staff should know how to spar A …
Silver prices tail off after hitting first record in four decades
Silver prices retreated on Tuesday after hitting their first all-time high in over 45 years, as supply fears and a short squeeze added momentum to a year-long rally spurred by …
Reeves to limit legal challenges to key infrastructure projects
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has ordered courts to open hearings on judicial review processes which could threaten to block critical infrastructure projects within four months of an application being made as …
Oxford University Press finds half of UK students fooled by AI
Oxford University Press has warned that schools must do more to help students navigate the world of AI after a survey showed alarming gaps in students’ ability to judge AI …
Mining has its mojo back – will London miss out?
After years spent cast as the underbelly of the global economy, mining is undergoing a reputational and financial revival. Ali Lyon explores what’s behind the renaissance, and whether London risks …
Self-inflicted damage makes mockery of government growth pledge
Back in June, before Donald Trump orchestrated a tentative peace in the Middle East, he reacted with fury to Israel and Iran’s escalating exchange of missile and drone attacks, telling …
Treasury eyes ISA season for financial advice scheme rollout
A flurry of fresh financial advice could be aimed at savers as soon as February as the Treasury seeks to fast-track the rollout of its flagship scheme to get more …
Family farm and business tax could cost £14.8bn in lost GVA
The government should rethink its damaging tax raid on family farms and businesses, says Neil Davy UK MPs have returned to Westminster with fresh policy positions and new priorities ringing …
Is your tech strategy good, or just AI theatre?
Artificial intelligence has become the business world’s favourite performance recently. FTSE 100 earnings calls now mention AI more than inflation, and investor briefings increasingly resemble tech expos. Analysts report that …
Glorious chance for Crawford to strike with Forever
REGULAR racing pundits will have been quick to mark down Sunday’s Serenade as a next start winner in waiting after the Jamie Richards-trained gelding never saw daylight down the home …