The new Labour government has given Transport for London (TfL) the green light to build hundreds of affordable homes near Cockfosters tube station, overriding a decision from the former Conservative …
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‘Little luxuries’ and warm weather boost card spending
The summer heatwave, along with the ‘sweet treat economy’ pushed card spending to return to growth in August, although it remained below consumer inflation. Card spending grew by one per …
‘The mood change is palpable’: UK firms feel Labour lift despite looming tax raid, says Peel Hunt
The UK economy is “rebounding solidly” and the City of London is reaping the benefits of the Labour government’s ‘growth agenda’ despite fears of an looming round of swinging tax …
UK’s banking regulator ‘extremely mindful’ of US on capital rules overhaul
The UK’s banking regulator is “extremely mindful” of pushing ahead with a sweeping set of capital rule changes while the US’s reform package remains up in the air, its chief …
How to pick the best UK small companies to invest in
When it comes to investing in the stock market, we all know the UK is cheap. But smaller companies are even cheaper, and while they might be harder to research, …
‘There’s little room for caution’: Banks and fintechs gear up for AI revolution
The financial services sector is leaning into the hype around artificial intelligence (AI), as banking and fintech executives hail its potential to boost productivity and reduce costs. The technology is …
Planning reforms are good news – but there is more Labour could do
Rumours are running amok about which taxes Labour might hike in the Budget and what impact those policies might have on growth. But it is worth remembering that Labour’s flagship …
The government needs a flight plan
Airport capacity is a vital national infrastructure issue critical to growth, but we have no idea where the government stands, says Eliot Wilson Michael O’Leary, the veteran CEO of Ryanair, …
T20 Vitality Blast: Quarter-final previews ahead of last eight ties
This evening the quarter-finals of the T20 Vitality Blast get underway as the eight remaining teams look to reach the Edgbaston finals day in September. Matches in London, Hove, Northampton …
Pavel Durov’s arrest sets a dangerous precedent
The idea of holding tech CEOs like Telegram’s Pavel Durov criminally liable for content on their sites should worry anyone who cares about free speech, says Matthew Feeney Late last …