UK business confidence remained at an almost nine-year high in August, a closely-watched survey has suggested, in a positive sign for the country’s economic prospects. Lloyds Bank’s Business Barometer put …
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Easing inflation helps retail footfall in August despite riots
Retail footfall in the UK was boosted by good weather and easing inflation in August, despite the effect of the violent riots which erupted earlier in the month. Total UK retail …
Could Reeves hit the UK with the most punishing capital gains tax in Europe?
“We have no plans to raise capital gains tax,” came the reply as Rachel Reeves was quizzed on her tax plans on the campaign trail in June. It was a …
Private equity stands ready to help the government deliver growth
Private capital backed British businesses to the tune of £20bn last year, but with the right tax and regulatory environment there’s even more we could do, says Michael Moore The …
Strange dreams: Lessons from the life of Paul Simon
An essay on what I have absorbed over a lifetime listening to Paul Simon What do you need to make a musical career? I’d say it comes down to one …
How much could a UK bank windfall tax raise?
As the new Labour government mulls ways to raise funds, the prospect of a windfall tax on UK bank profits has spooked investors. Shares in Britain’s largest banks were among …
Telegram boss Pavel Durov charged: What next for social media moguls like Musk and Zuckerberg?
Like his recent collection of topless Instagram photos, Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, is probably feeling slightly exposed right now under the scrutiny of global powers. He has just …
Regulator set to postpone UK bank capital reforms until at least January 2026
The UK’s main banking regulator is reportedly planning to delay the latest series of bank capital reforms as it monitors how the rules are developing in the US. The Bank of …
Uber partners with Wayve to offer self-driving rides
Uber has unveiled a partnership with autonomous vehicle firm Wayve as it continues to push into the self-driving market. The San-Francisco based giant has already announced tie-ups with self-driving group’s …
Carsley puts focus on youth in first England squad of tenure
England’s new interim manager Lee Carsley put a focus on youth in the first squad of the post-Southgate era, with Lille midfielder Angel Gomes, Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White and Chelsea …