A leading confidence survey has found that consumer sentiment rose in November, which will come as a relief to businesses dependent on a good golden quarter to boost margins ahead …
Financial Planning
UK sanctions Dmitry Firtash and Isabel dos Santos as it ramps up crackdown on kleptocrats
The UK has issued fresh sanctions against a series of “unscrupulous kleptocrats”, including Ukrainian oligarch Dmitry Firtash and Angolan billionaire Isabel Dos Santos, as it cranks up its crackdown on …
Defence giant Thales faces UK bribery and corruption probe
The Serious Fraud Office has launched an investigation into French defence giant Thales for suspected bribery and corruption. Authorities in the UK and France said they are carrying out a joint probe …
Defence secretary refuses to confirm whether UK missiles were used against Russia
The defence secretary has insisted he “won’t be drawn on operational details” of the conflict in Ukraine amid reports UK-made missiles have been fired into Russia. Russia’s military said it …
Rolex becomes title sponsor of major sport league
Legacy watch brand Rolex has today been announced as title sponsor of SailGP, with the Formula 1 of water now known as the Rolex SailGP Championship. The luxury brand joins …
MPs flag ‘major concerns’ over errors in labour survey
An influential group of MPs has taken aim at the UK’s national numbers body today amid fears that errors in its labour survey are hamstringing “accurate” economic policy making. The …
Layla film review: a bold tale of London and LGBTQ love
Layla film review and star rating: ★★★★ Independent film Layla begins with a Pride event that will look familiar to all those sceptical of Rainbow Capitalism. Bilal Hasna plays the …
Spike in PwC partners taking early retirement amid Big Four slowdown
A larger-than-usual number of partners at PwC are choosing to step down at the end of this year, as the Big Four accountant looks to boost its performance amid slowing …
Leicester City break silence after sponsor declared bankrupt
Leicester City say they are “in regular discussions” with sponsor BC.Game after two companies connected to the gambling platform were declared bankrupt. Blockdance BV and Small House BV, which operated …
Man fined over noisy cockerel. But what counts as a ‘nuisance pet’?
Soho residents may have issued over 17,000 noise complaints in 2022, but turns out those in search of the quiet life may not find it in the countryside either, with …