Britain’s biggest banks are trying to grab a slice of the rapidly expanding private credit market, but as they look to grow, memories of the financial crisis are coming back to haunt …
Brits set their sights on affording comfortable retirement
British adults have set their sights on affording a luxury retirement, but rising costs have soured some saver’s hopes. Nearly 8m Brits have made securing a comfortable retirement their main …
Employers now less likely to hire ex-offenders than in 2013
Hiring ex-offenders has been proven to be good for employers and society, so why have hiring rates dropped, asks James Reed in today’s Notebook A conviction shouldn’t lock you out …
Is it time to add infrastructure to your portfolio?
The UK has, for many years, consistently underinvested in infrastructure compared to its G7 peers. With flagship projects, the country has a terrible track record. In the past year, the …
Finance bosses back AI despite job loss concerns
The financial services industry is set to drive more investment into AI as the industry’s senior leaders turn bullish on the tech. More than half of UK institutions expect to …
Rival Heathrow bid drafts in Changi in effort to win runway contract
The man behind an ambitious plan to break up Heathrow’s decades-long monopoly has partnered with the world’s number one airport to bolster its bid to win the much-coveted contract to …
Business rates reform set to give boost to Greggs, B&M and Halfords
The government’s proposed reform of business next year is set to give a boost to companies with a large number of small stores like Halfords, Curry’s and Dunelm, according to …
Norway’s record warship order sparks defence stock rally
British defence stocks rallied across the board on Monday after Norway commissioned a record-breaking order of British-made warships and Babcock was handed an upgrade by a top stock broker. Shares …
A pilgrimage to Simon Rogan’s L’Enclume in Cartmel, Cumbria
Simon Rogan’s famous L’Enclume changed the face of the sleepy Cumbria village of Cartmel. We sent Justine Gosling on a culinary pilgrimage to one of the world’s top restaurants. Where …
Beyond Barolo: The crisp joy of Italian white wine
Though the reds are arguably more famous – the revered Barolos, the bold Super Tuscans, the classic Chiantis – the white wines of Italy are quickly on the rise. Often …