When I started out as an entrepreneur, I asked for only three things from government. I wanted predictability, fair taxation and a system that rewarded hard work, says John Caudwell …
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Is the consensus on central bank independence starting to fray?
Across the globe, leaders like Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron are challenging institutional independence and exerting their influence over monetary policy – but they could come to regret it, says …
12 predictions for AI in 2026
A year of building an AI business has given Lewis Liu a lot to think about. He gives us his 12 AI assumptions to live by in 2026 ‘Tis the …
Business rates overhaul to hit Square Mile hotels as row continues
Hotels in the Square Mile are set to be among the hardest-hit by the property revaluations which have sparked a clash between the hospitality sector and the government. The business …
The real meaning of Christmas? Capitalism!
The message of Christmas – as Dickens and the Muppets knew – is that sharing wealth, rather than hording it brings both prosperity and joy to the world, writes James …
How Christmas lights give London its sparkle
London’s festive lights, a tradition since 1954, are integral to the capital’s economic and social vitality, says Karen Baines When London switched on its first festive lights along Regent Street …
Britain is ‘too pessimistic’ to succeed
Britain is in the grips of an overly pessimistic mindset that is preventing it from taking the risks and making the reforms needed to reawaken its economy, the former chair …
Cornish Pirates: We will kick door down to reach franchised Prem Rugby
The chief executive of Cornish Pirates insists she is ready to “kick the door down” to get her Champ side into Prem Rugby if the top flight becomes a ringfenced …
London house prices set to barely budge in 2026
Property prices in London are set to rise only marginally next year after falling in 2025 as the capital faces continued housing pressure. London has been hit by a combination …
Brits’ disposable income shrinks in disappointing Golden Quarter
Brits feel far poorer now than they did at the start of 2025, with even high-income households downbeat about their financial prospects. In January, people were four per cent more …