Calls are growing for the government to carve out an allowance on capital gains tax (CGT) for employee share schemes amid fears a sweeping hike could gut the UK of …
Estate Planning
Labour’s housebuilding plans ‘too reliant’ on private sector
An influential think tank has argued that the government is unlikely to meet its ambitious housebuilding targets because it is “too reliant” on the private sector. The government has set …
In defence of political donors
Labour’s cronyism scandal has rightly led to calls for greater transparency around donors but let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater. If anything, we need more private money …
Heathrow: New £10 transit charge will make the UK ‘less competitive’
Widening a controversial government scheme aimed at visitors to UK airports will hurt London’s reputation as a “world-leading” business destination and make the UK “less competitive,” according to City groups …
Pensioners and the politics of perceptions
The furore over winter fuel payments is driven by the false idea that pensioners are uniformly old, frail and poor. But in politics, feelings often matter as much as facts, …
Visitors to the UK will need to pay £10 to change at Heathrow from next year: Here’s what you need to know
All visa-exempt passengers travelling to the UK will have to pay a £10 charge and wait up to three days for a permit from next year, as the government significantly …
BNY signs deal for major Manchester office in city centre landmark
BNY (The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation) has signed a deal to for a major new office in Manchester city centre. The bank will be the single occupier of …
The Capitalist: Lord Bethell big ups the rave; Greggs releases a signet ring
Lord Bethell muses on the politics of the rave, Greggs releases the new must-have City: catch up on the latest City gossip in this week’s edition of The Capitalist The …
Solheim Cup: Europe can channel 2023 win to triumph on US soil
Europe captain Suzann Pettersen has insisted her side can retain the Solheim Cup using fresh memories from last year’s victory. The 2023 event was drawn 14-14 but Team Europe retained …
Great Britain win opening Davis Cup tie against Finland
Team Great Britain began their 2024 Davis Cup campaign with victory over Finland in Manchester. Dan Evans won 7-6 (7-3) 6-2 against 703rd-ranked Eero Vasa before Billy Harris toppled Otto …