ECB cuts interest rates for fifth time after growth underwhelms
The European Central Bank (ECB) cut interest rates for the fifth consecutive meeting just hours after new figures showed the European economy unexpectedly stagnated at the end of last year. …
Why the Champions League playoff round draw is a load of balls
If you thought the new format for the tournament was needlessly long and convoluted, wait until you hear about the Champions League knockout stage draw. Actually, make that draws. Because …
Five graphs the Bank of England will assess before interest rate decision
The Bank of England’s first interest rate decision of 2025 will take place next week, and investors widely expect rate-setters to reduce borrowing costs for a third time. This would …
Pembroke VCT boss Andrew Wolfson: ‘New founders aren’t blaming Brexit’
Each week we dig into the memory bank of the City’s great and good. Today, Andrew Wolfson, CEO of Pembroke VCT and backer of brands including backer of TALA and Pasta Evangelists, …
Saturday Night review: Inside the mad origin story of Saturday Night Live
Behind-the-scenes movies offering a glimpse behind famous moments in cultural history are having something of a moment. Some are great, like Mank’s dramatisation of the making of Citizen Kane in, …
Elon Musk says 2025 will be a ‘pivotal year for Tesla’ despite sales slowdown
On Wednesday, electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla reported a significant decline in profit for 2024, with its net income dropping over 70 per cent to $2.3bn (£1.83bn). The firm reported …
Meta pays Trump $25m to settle Facebook lawsuit
Meta has agreed to pay $25m (£20m) to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump back in 2021 over his banned accounts. The president had sued Facebook and Instagram’s …
Hard Truths film review: Mike Leigh deserves Bafta nominations for this incredible return
In Hard Truths Mike Leigh, one of Britain’s greatest living directors, reunites with actor Marianne Jean-Baptiste nearly thirty years after her cast her in the exceptional Secrets & Lies for …
The Colours Within film review: stunning and deceptively simple
The Colours Within review and star rating: ★★★★ Japanese animation studio Science Saru may not be as recognised as Studio Ghibli, but they are perhaps best known in English language …
Barclays the latest to harden line on office attendance rules
Barclays has become the latest blue chip firm to tighten its office attendance policy, asking staff to attend the office a minimum of three days a week. The British-headquartered lender …