Abolishing one-word Ofsted judgements could be a good thing, but not for the reasons the government says, writes David Thomas The government has abolished single-word Ofsted judgments. For now schools …
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Why one in every 50 babies born in Taiwan has a parent who works for this company
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company isn’t just the world’s biggest producer of chips, its family-friendly working practices are yielding another important output: babies, writes Phoebe Arslanagić-Little The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing …
Cat-shaped confectionery brand Candy Kittens’ taste of sweet success
It’s no secret that young professionals have begun to prefer the flexibility of working from home. But the power of in-office work is far from being left behind – at …
Young Londoners spend more time in office than older workers, survey finds
Young workers in London spend more of their time working from the office than any other age group, an international survey of return to work habits has found. London saw …
Letter: As a freeman of the City, I would welcome Taylor Swift!
[RE: Pond life: The politics of Hampstead Heath’s swimming ponds, 27 August] I’ve been reading City A.M. for 15 years or so now & really enjoy it. I used to …
Could venture capital firms miss out on the great pension fund start-up splurge?
The UK’s top pension fund managers are poised to pump billions into the UK’s start-ups – but venture capital investors keen for cash may play a smaller part than they …
UK retail sales ticked up in August in a summertime boost
UK retail sales ticked up in August, according to fresh data, after consumer confidence was boosted by good weather. Retail sales volumes increased by 1.0 per cent year on year …
Labour gives TfL go-ahead to build 350 new homes near Cockfosters tube station
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 …
‘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 …