In the run-up to the mother of all Autumn Budgets to be delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves this week, tax rumours have run wild, infecting the minds of businesses and …
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City of London policy chairman: Bank levy should be wound down
Financial and professional services underpin the country’s global competitiveness. The Budget should support, not punish, banks, writes Chris Hayward When the Chancellor rises at the despatch box this week, she will …
Bosses warn Reeves against ‘stop-start economy’
The boss of one of the UK’s largest industry groups is calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to avoid taking measures that lock in the country’s “stop-start economy” in a pre-Budget …
Brown Brothers Media Acquires European Startup Media Platform Silicon Canals
Brown Brothers Media, a Singapore-based digital publisher, announces the acquisition of SiliconCanals.com, the European technology startup media platform and community founded by Remco Janssen and operated under Proudly Media. The …
E1 Series heads to Bahamas as calendar reveals mystery race
The Formula 1 of water, E1 Series, will race in the Caribbean for the first time as it reveals its season three calendar. The series – which counts the likes …
Polanski ‘tempted’ to challenge Starmer for parliamentary seat
Zack Polanski has said it would be “tempting” to challenge Keir Starmer for his parliamentary seat. Green Party leader Polanski, who is a member of the London Assembly but not …
Reeves accused of ‘fiscal fandango’ amid OBR forecast changes
The Bank of England’s former chief economist Andy Haldane has accused Rachel Reeves of overseeing “fiscal fandango” in the lead-up to the Budget amid months of speculation around expected tax …
Steel mogul Lakshmi Mittal leaves UK for Switzerland and Dubai
Lakshmi Mittal, the steel mogul who was one of Britain’s richest people, has now left the country and become a resident in Switzerland for tax purposes, it has been reported. …
Why Arsenal’s ‘quantum leap’ is down to Kroenkes’ gamble on ambition
The story of Arsenal’s return from the competitive wilderness to the top table of English and European football has no shortage of candidates for the leading role. Mikel Arteta, the …
Rail fares to be frozen for first time in 30 years
Rail fares are to be frozen for the first time in 30 years, the government has announced. Ministers said the move will save millions of rail travellers hundreds of pounds …