Sales on direct investment platforms trended downwards last year but still remained strong, as a new competitor to the market has surged into the field. Total direct market assets totalled …
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Bob Marley: One Love review – a sanitised take on an icon
The current music biopic boom continues with Bob Marley: One Love, the officially sanctioned biopic of one of the most influential artists of all time. Kingsley Ben-Adir (Barbie, One Night …
Do away goals still count in the Champions League? How are ties decided?
The away goals rule divides opinion but has been part of the fabric of the Champions League and other European club competitions since its introduction in 1965. In a nutshell, …
‘Philanthropy powers progress’: Cancer Research UK urges business to play part in tackling global killer
The City’s most generous philanthropists have been urged to help tackle investment in cancer treatments in a response “on par with Covid-19”. A coalition of scientists including three Nobel Prize …
Addison Lee settles workers’ rights case before landmark hearing
The private hire taxi firm Addison Lee has reached a settlement with three drivers who were set to take them to the employment tribunal in a long-running battle over workers’ …
King Lear at the Almeida: A stylish show that runs out of gas
The first 90 minutes of this exceptionally stylish King Lear at the Almeida contain some of the best moments of Shakespeare I’ve seen on the London stage, while the final …
How can Ofwat regulate ‘failing’ firms like Thames Water without pushing them into bankruptcy?
The government has warned the UK’s water regulator that it must remain steadfast in its commitment to discipline failing water companies like Thames Water, irrespective of the potential consequences including …
Perfect Days review: Wim Wenders slow cinema will draw you to the edge of your seat
If there’s one positive thing about the relentless pace of Oscar season, it’s seeing more unusual films enjoy the spotlight. Legendary German filmmaker Wim Wenders (Paris, Texas) collaborates with writer …
Gilts opened up to retail investors as Treasury seeks new sources of demand
Retail investors will be offered direct access to UK government bonds, known as gilts, as the government seeks out new sources of demand for debt in an increasingly constrained fiscal …
The Power of Capitalism: China’s growth is a case study in market forces
Dr Rainer Zitelmann is a German historian, sociologist and author. His latest book is The Power of Capitalism. In our exclusive series, Zitelmann reveals a compelling body of evidence that …