A group of MPs have urged the government to publish its contingency plans for bailing out Thames Water amid fears that taxpayers could be on the hook for billions of …
Financial Planning
Politics to set the tone for markets as election campaigns step up
Politics will compete with economic data for investors’ focus this week, with election campaigns hotting up in both the US and the UK. In the UK, the Spring Budget will …
The Power of Capitalism: The German experiment shows the limits of the state
Dr Rainer Zitelmann is a German historian, sociologist and author. His latest book is The Power of Capitalism. In our exclusive series, Zitelmann reveals a compelling body of evidence that …
Going green: We can’t match the big bucks from the US or China, but we can outsmart them
Forget the politics, the government must double down on green investments now – or else the consequences will catch up with us, writes CBI director general Rain Newton-Smith Conflict always …
Spring Budget 2024: Chancellor to reverse changes to angel investment rules in boost for UK entrepreneurs
The Chancellor will use the upcoming Spring Budget to reverse changes to angel investment rules, providing a boost to UK entrepreneurs, The Telegraph has reported. Earlier this year, Jeremy Hunt …
Three killed in Russian drone strike on Ukrainian port city
Three people have died after a Russian drone hit an apartment block in the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa overnight, officials said. Regional governor Oleh Kiper said a further …
Papa Johns to close 50 ‘underperforming’ UK restaurants
Pizza chain Papa Johns has revealed plans to close about 50 takeaways in the UK which it said are not performing as well as others. The US-based company, which has …
GB Wheelchair Rugby issue rallying cry to big business that other sports should follow
On the 33rd floor of the the Fenchurch Building (the Walkie-Talkie) last week names from big business and the City of London gathered to engage in what was effectively a …
Bloobloom glasses review: friendly service, bold eyewear
French glasses brand Bloobloom have stores on Carnaby Street and in Marylebone – but they’re expanding with five new London openings this year. We tried a pair out It’s a …
Pro-Palestine protests planned following PM’s extremism warning
Pro-Palestine protests are set to continue across the country on Saturday following Rishi Sunak’s warning that democracy is being targeted by extremists. The Prime Minister warned about the current situation …