On this day in 1996, Rupert Murdoch launched Fox News Channel and changed the American news landscape, writes Eliot Wilson Thirty years ago, 20th Century Fox was a film and …
China spy row reveals a divided Whitehall
The UK’s relationship with China has swung through various degrees of warmth in recent years, but there have been some recurring themes. When David Cameron and George Osborne hailed the …
Unlock pension funds to power up UK infrastructure
Unlocking capital from pension funds could power up our infrastructure while also providing better returns for customers, writes Mike Eakins The UK is at a critical juncture in its pursuit …
Want to see the City thriving again? Consider becoming a mentor
A dial-a-business-expert service could save struggling SMEs that just need a bit of advice. But we need more mentors to make it, writes Georgina Waite If you break your arm, …
The great Tory comeback? The public’s gonna need a lot of convincing
A sceptical British public is not willing to listen to Tory promises of credibility after 14 years of government, writes Matthew Lesh Party conferences are a self-important affair for the …
Lazy Brits are refusing to switch bank accounts. And I would know
Despite knowing the benefits of switching, too many Brits refuse to switch bank accounts. And I’m part of the problem, writes Samuel Norman in today’s Notebook The confessions of a …
Brits fear Rachel Reeves’ next Budget will make them worse off
A majority of Britons believe Rachel Reeves’ next Budget will make them worse off while three in four have lost faith in the government’s growth mission, fresh polling reveals. The …
‘Disappointment’ and muted activity: Dealmakers sour on UK market
UK dealmakers’ faith in the economy has slumped to its lowest in nine years with executives blaming a string of policy blunders and a sluggish deal environment for weighing on …
Goldman warns Japan fiscal plans could spark UK bond sell-off
The fiscal plans touted by the woman poised to become Japan’s first female Prime Minister will trigger a sharp jump the country’s borrowing costs that could spill over into the …
Autumn Budget: Why are banks in Rachel Reeves’ tax crosshairs?
The “pass the parcel” of Budget speculation has fallen back into the lap of the banking industry with the nation’s top lenders finding themselves as a potential subject of a …