Labour’s proposed expansion of the Online Safety Act is a troubling step for free speech, writes Big Brother Watch director Silkie Carlo in today’s notebook Three policies to watch out …
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Capital gains tax branded ‘ripe for reform’ ahead of Budget
Capital gains tax is “ripe for reform”, a leading think tank has said, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers possible revenue raisers ahead of October’s Budget. With a range of potential …
Labour must address long-term sickness to get the economy growing
The UK has a serious problem. For the first time in decades, the health of the workforce is a major barrier to economic growth. Since the pandemic, an extra 900,000 …
Bloom & Wild hires first finance chief from Purplebricks as it targets return to profit
Online flower delivery company Bloom & Wild has appointed a top boss at Purplebricks at its first-ever chief financial officer. Dominique Highfield has been hired by the London-based group from …
Hawksmoor’s Will Beckett is ready to take on the American steakhouses
Ali Lyon sits down with Hawksmoor boss Will Beckett to discuss the restaurant’s plans to win over the land of steakhouses Will Beckett is a self-professed ‘beef bore’. Granted, as …
Ofcom launches review as online news overtakes TV for first time
For the first time since the 1960s, television is no longer the most popular source of news for Brits. Communications regulator Ofcom has launched a review of public service media …
Labour’s upcoming tax rises – and what to do about them
Here’s how wealth creators in the UK can navigate the upcoming tax changes, write Ollie Saiman and Katherine Waller As we approach the new government’s first budget it seems almost …
The coaching duo behind Jannik Sinner rise to Grand Slam victor
On Sunday Jannik Sinner toppled Taylor Fritz in straight sets to win his first US Open and second career Grand Slam. The dominance of the Italian and fellow European Carlos …
Recharging at the ultra-luxe Siro wellness resort in Dubai
Dubai is famous for its stunning architecture, luxury shopping, and high-end hotels. But there’s another side to the city that’s gaining traction: wellness tourism. According to Dubai’s Department of Economy …
Apple unveils Iphone 16 and plans AI tool launch in the coming weeks
Apple has unveiled its brand new Iphone 16 models and revealed plans to launch its new artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Apple Intelligence, in the coming weeks. At its hotly anticipated …