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Embracing elective dictatorship could save Starmer
Starmer’s government should be the most powerful in the West. To save the Labour party he must remember that in 2026, writes John McTernan January, like the Roman god Janus …
Why Squad Cost Ratio rules can’t afford to ruin joy of Premier League
Trevor Watkins, global head of sport at Pinsent Masons and Former director and chairman of AFC Bournemouth, discusses why changes in Premier League football’s financing rules cannot afford to ruin …
Knight Frank appointed for bumper Brighton Palace Pier sale
Knight Frank has been instructed on the sale of Brighton Palace Pier, two months after the Grade II-listed landmark’s owners revealed their plans to offload the amusement park amid a …
Activity in UK’s embattled manufacturing sector hits 15-month high
The UK’s embattled manufacturing sector took another small step towards recovery at the end of 2025 thanks to an influx of new orders. The latest UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) …
FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark after Rolls-Royce and Fresnillo rally
The FTSE 100 crossed the long-awaited 10,000 mark as markets opened on Friday for the first day of trading in 2026. London’s blue-chip index climbed 0.7 per cent early on …
I tried a different alcohol free drink every day of Dry January
Pubs are tired of the idea that the annual event needs to be miserable; one venue is even throwing a ‘death to Dry January’ party to show that alcohol free …
Labour ‘quietly hammering’ workers as pensioners benefit, think tank warns
The Labour government is “quietly hammering” workers following the Autumn Budget’s stealth tax raid while pensioners and those on benefits are set to enjoy a jump in income, a think …
Prem to Champ to sevens: Four rugby business stories to follow in 2026
How do I feel about rugby in 2026? I am not too sure. We were supposed to have the launch of Ultimate Sevens and R360 but one of those has …
Housing market ended 2025 on ‘softer note’ after ‘resilient’ year
The UK housing market rounded off 2025 on a softer note after remaining “resilient” through a volatile year, according to Nationwide’s latest house price index. Annual house price growth slowed …