The government will likely need to increase income tax in order to fund higher defence spending and “oil the wheels” of public service reform, the former Governor of the Bank …
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Transport secretary ‘minded to approve’ Gatwick expansion
The transport secretary is “minded” to approve Gatwick Airport’s plans for a second runway but only if it accepts certain revised requirements, it has been announced. Heidi Alexander on Thursday …
Aldi to cut up to 350 jobs at UK headquarters
Discount grocer Aldi is set to cut up to 350 roles at its UK headquarters in Birmingham as cost pressures bite. The changes will affect some buying department positions, including …
A dealmaker’s advice to Keir Starmer: Remember Trump’s not a caricature
Ahead of Keir Starmer’s pivotal meeting with President Trump, dealmaker Guy Hands gives his best advice on the art of the deal Dear Sir Keir Starmer, Today you have the …
Metro Bank returns to profit amid specialist lending pivot
Metro Bank swung back to profitability in the second half of the year as the bank pressed on with a move away from retail banking and towards specialist lending. The …
Cairn Homes pockets double digit profit and revenue growth
Home builder Cairn Homes has reported double digit profit and revenue growth as the group benefitted from Ireland’s booming property market. The builder’s operating profit ballooned 32 per cent to …
The London office market has ‘definitively turned’ as prime rents set to double
Analysts have said the London office market has turned a corner after two major commercial real estate investors released positive results. Dewent London reported rental growth doubling to 4.3 per …
Zero Day film review: Robert De Niro takes on Netflix
Robert De Niro’s first lead role in a TV series is this Netflix political drama, which finds America at war with an unknown entity. When a cyber-attack plunges the country …
Chelsea: Stamford Bridge to get Wetherspoons as MPs call for Abramovich raid
Chelsea fans may be protesting about the price of tickets at Stamford Bridge but they’re set to see a cut in the price of a pint with JD Wetherspoon to …
7 of the best Mother’s Day 2025 events in London
Mother’s Day 2025: the best events in London to book now Mother’s Day rolls around on Sunday 30 March and some London hotels and restaurants have already started promoting their …