Labour is reportedly planning to scrap all hereditary peers in the House of Lords in its first term in office, but the ex-legislators will be allowed to keep their Westminster …
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UK firms move more head office roles outside London amid soaring costs
UK companies are increasingly moving head office jobs outside of London, according to new data, amid rising living and housing costs in the capital. Figures from analytics firm Vacancysoft showed …
Hamilton says he was ‘obviously’ robbed of 2021 F1 world title
Lewis Hamilton has admitted he was “robbed” of an eighth world F1 title in 2021 after Max Verstappen took the crown in controversial circumstances. During the final race of the …
Firstgroup vs Mobico: FTSE 250 transport giants take different roads
Two of Britain’s biggest transport operators are charting very different paths on London’s FTSE 250 index. The stark contrast between Firstgroup and Mobico, formerly National Express, was laid bare in …
Israelis at war ask London Jews: ‘Are you ok?’
It may seem absurd for a people at war to worry about those living in London, but in Israel, when antisemitic attacks come, the authorities do not equivocate, says Benjamin …
Holland & Barrett increase staff pay to a minimum of £12 an hour
One of the UK’s leading health and wellness retailers Holland & Barratt has upped its staff pay by nine per cent from today. The retailer is set to increase its …
Livestream shopping finds its footing in the collectables market
A phenomenon in China, livestream shopping has so far received a poor reception in the West. Is this starting to change? Helped by a restless and largely furloughed population during …
Under 30 and earning £1m? Here’s what you need to know
The number of young millionaires is on the rise, so what risks and considerations should they be taking into account to protect their wealth? Caroline Russell has some wise words …
Meet the fund managers: Valuing the human experience
In this weekly series, investment reporter Elliot Gulliver-Needham sits down with a fund manager for a Q&A. This week, we’re hearing from Obe Ejikeme, manager of Carmignac Portfolio Human Xperience …
How I took life’s lem-uhns and turned them into a business
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. Even if the process gets a little sticky. At least, that’s what Riannon Palmer had to do after facing a PR agency’s …