It’s an e-bike apocalypse out there, or at least it is if you’re trying to cross West London on two wheels. Hounslow Council’s recent decision to ban Lime, the capital’s …
From CND to evangelist: Julia Pyke has nuclear ambitions for Sizewell C
Julia Pyke has fended off judicial reviews and staunch local opposition, and waded through Britain’s unwieldy Treasury ‘Green Book’ process to get Sizewell C commissioned by the government. Now, she …
Where to eat in Paris, from pho to foie gras
It’s easy to eat badly in Paris. Of course it’s easy to eat badly in every major city, but instead of the chain restaurants that stitch together London and temper …
HMRC set to crack down on pension tax relief
HMRC is stepping up its scrutiny of pension tax relief claims from higher earners, as part of a broader effort to maximise revenue collection. According to reports, from 1 September, …
UK banks carry out sweeping branch closures as customers go digital
Some of the biggest traditional banks have shut more than one in three of their UK branches over the past five years as they turn away from the high street …
Women’s Rugby World Cup: Red Roses key to wider success
Whatever happens at the Women’s Rugby World Cup over the next few weeks all eyes are going to be on that Allianz Stadium final in Twickenham, where 82,000 fans are …
Business rates are a relic of a bygone era. Reform them to save the high street
Business rates are sinking Britain’s high streets – inaction is no longer an option for the Chancellor, writes Shevaun Haviland Walk down almost any British high street today, and the signs …
Overreaching banks are locking millions out of the crypto market
Banks are locking millions out of the crypto market with arbitrary bans – this overreach needs to stop, writes Michael Healy UK investors are embracing crypto, with the country ranking among the highest …
Consumer confidence weak but rate cuts offer some reprieve
The Bank of England’s fleet of interest rate cuts have helped lift consumer confidence in personal finance, a leading survey has suggested, but the prospect of high inflation has left sentiment …
Job postings fall in ‘summer slowdown’
Fewer jobs postings were made in July in signs that a “summer slowdown” will hit the UK economy and test Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ commitment to get more Brits into work. …