The launch of the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation marks a watershed moment in UK sanctions policy – but the devil will be in the detail, writes Steven Farmer For …
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What does the Brexit legacy mean for the Conservatives?
Today marks four years since the UK officially left the European Union. Should you wish to send flowers to celebrate, you may struggle. MPs last week urged ministers to urgently …
Housing: 60 per cent of first time buyers couple up to buy a home
Nearly two-third of first time buyers are entering the property market with someone else, a new report by Halifax has found. Over 60 per cent of mortgages taken out by …
Business confidence bounces back in January to two-year high
Business confidence has reached its highest level since February 2022, as firms bet that falling inflation and interest rate cuts will boost the economy. Overall confidence rose in the Lloyds …
Challengers say new law will end Big Tech’s ‘stranglehold’
A number of tech challengers and startups have urged the government to pass the digital markets bill before the next election to help end Big Tech’s “stranglehold” on the sector. …
Network Rail must improve performance after Elizabeth Line and Paddington disruption, says Sadiq Khan
The Mayor of London has called on the UK’s rail infrastructure manager to get its act together following a dip in performance on the Elizabeth Line and disruption on routes …
Shell hopes to reassure shareholders of green gains amid expected profit hit
Of the two UK oil majors, Shell has been the quieter of late. Market discussions in recent weeks have largely revolved around BP’s former finance boss-turned chief executive Murray Auchincloss. …
Private investors bail out of UK gilts after mini-budget chaos
Ownership of UK government bonds (gilts) by private investors have fallen to their lowest level since 1996, dropping 44 per cent in less than three years, according to data from …
‘Radical change’ needed as mental health sickness costs UK £118bn annually
Workplaces have been warned to support employees’ wellbeing better, with 18 million days lost annually to ill mental health Business leaders should prioritise providing more support to employees to combat a …
Without indy venues, the UK would never have spawned its unique music scenes
Independent venues are the backbone of the UK’s music scene – and they are a boost to the economy too, writes Sybil Bell The UK is currently midway through Independent …