Per a tweet from the BBC, our effectively state-funded broadcaster, the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died with a “mixed” legacy. On the one hand, he was known as the butcher …
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Where are all the UK’s female tech millionaires?
Research shows that the male-dominated funding ecosystem is holding back female-led tech firms. If the UK wants to become a tech superpower, this has to change, Jess Jones argues The …
Scale of tax and mortgage bombshell on London and south east “eye-watering”
A combination of higher mortgage rates and stealth tax hikes are set to unleash a “bombshell” on London and the south east, new research suggests. Rising interest rates have left …
England embrace worthwhile preparation ahead of T20 World Cup defence
Often when one thinks of a major tournament and what it takes for a team to win it, buzzwords like preparation and marginal gains come to mind. Coaching gurus often …
The Notebook: Could brands and influencers sway this year’s elections?
Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, Matt Scheckner, chairman of Advertising Week, takes the Notebook pen to reflect on his key takeaways from the event last …
Brits lost more than £1bn to fraudsters last year as purchase scams hit record high
Britons lost more than £1bn to fraudsters last year, new figures show, as purchase scams surge to a record high and social media firms face tough questions over the high …
Why the prospect of a Shein London listing is dividing the City
Shein’s plans to reportedly float on the London Stock Exchange have been seen as a welcome boost in some quarters. But the Chinese founded fast-fashion giant is posing difficult questions …
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher if UK inflation falls in line with expectations
Moving markets today: Asian stocks mixed despite US market surge; oil prices decline, New Zealand central bank keeps rates steady, BOE’s Bailey expects significant drop in April inflation; all eyes …
Does Manchester City prove you can buy success?
Manchester City’s fourth consecutive Premiership victory is just one example of the concentration of success in football among a handful of clubs, says Paul Ormerod So Manchester City won the …
The sum of all fears: number-phobia is holding Britain back
One in three people say numbers make them feel anxious. That’s damaging their financial well-being and the nation’s prospects for economic growth. So this National Numeracy Day, let’s celebrate numbers, …