The audit regulator has unveiled a new initiative aimed at enhancing the presence of the UK’s small audit firms in the Public Interest Entity market. The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) …
UK economy stutters amid Labour’s summer troubles
The UK economy failed to grow in July, according to official data, with the Labour government struggling to drive growth despite its core commitment to do so. The Labour government …
European tech rocketships are taking off, but London is being left behind
A new generation of tech ‘rocketship’ companies are giving Europe its mojo back, but London is lagging, writes Christoph Klink The European tech ecosystem finally has its confidence back. A …
Universities are failing to train young people for the jobs of tomorrow
Nearly 12 per cent of people on universal credit are graduates. It’s time our universities stepped up by training students for the jobs they, and the British economy, need, writes …
Foreign takeovers risk turning UK into an ‘incubator economy’
The UK is facing a time crunch to avoid becoming an “incubator economy” as foreign takeovers continue to sweep the London market. A collection of top venture capital investors and …
Lab-grown leather company
Lab-grown leather is an animal-free material engineered to replicate the look, feel, and durability of animal leather without traditional livestock farming. Unlike synthetic “vegan leather” (usually plastic-based, like PU or …
Uefa delays decision on controversial overseas games plans
Uefa has delayed a decision on whether to approve the Spanish and Italian top leagues’ controversial plans to play games overseas this season. LaLiga wants to stage a fixture between …
SailGP to announce expansion team in coming weeks
The expanding SailGP sailing series will announce details of a 13th team in the “coming weeks” before adding a 14th in 2027. The Formula 1 of water has an eclectic …
Labour using ‘sticking plasters’ and failing to attract foreign investment
The Labour government is opting to use quick “sticking plasters” which fail to affect long-term change to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), according to a new report from a think …
NBA Europe working on salary cap solution, says boss Silver
The NBA is working on how it can apply its salary cap and revenue-sharing model to NBA Europe, its planned pan-continental basketball competition, says commissioner Adam Silver. The basketball league …