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 …
‘It’s risky to be in the UK’ – Cleo founder on unicorn status and City regulation
Nine years ago entrepreneur Matt Clifford took a data scientist to a “terrible pub” to convince him to drop his PhD and create his own start-up. “You may as well …
Brits’ retirement hopes wane as financial pressures grow
Brits’ retirement dreams are moving further out of reach, as mounting financial pressures leave more people expecting to work for longer in order to live comfortably in their later years. According …
Asda credit card firm warns of ‘material uncertainty’ over going concern status
The firm behind the Asda credit card has warned of “material uncertainty” over its ability to continue as a going concern after reporting widening losses, City AM can reveal. Jaja …
European President set to face yet another no-confidence vote
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is back in Strasbourg to defend herself against a no-confidence motion, just months after her last one. On Monday evening, …
Barcelona and Milan plans for overseas games get green light from Uefa
Uefa has “reluctantly” approved plans for LaLiga and Serie A to stage one-off overseas games this season, blaming Fifa for lacking a clear regulatory framework. LaLiga has announced plans to …
The Weir review: Unmissable play returns after three decades
The Weir | ★★★★★ | Harold Pinter Theatre Conor McPherson’s 1997 play The Weir has taken on an almost mythical status in the years since it was first staged. It’s …
Tories: Reeves gambling with lives over mooted betting tax
Rachel Reeves has been accused of “gambling with lives” ahead of a mulled tax rise on the gambling sector in November’s Budget. The Chancellor is tipped to hike the levy …
AI made this London Film Festival movie about love and loss
Amid waves of criticism against AI, one film at London Film Festival 2025 has been proudly harnessing artificial intelligence. Memory of Princess Mumbi is set in a retro-futuristic Africa in …