JD Wetherspoon has said it has become “more cautious in its outlook” as Britain’s best-known pub chain braces for the prospect of further tax hikes at the Budget later this …
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Zohran Mamdani’s must be a wake-up call to freedom’s defenders
The election of Zohran Mamdani signal the start of the anti-capitalist backlash. It must not be allowed to succeed, says Rainer Zitelmann The election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of …
Fifa casts net as Budweiser Uefa talks throw World Cup contract into doubt
Fifa has begun exploratory talks with other alcohol companies as a contingency measure in case long-term partner AB InBev, maker of Budweiser, opts against extending its contract as the world …
FTSE 100 Live: M&S update, Trainline results
Good morning from the City AM liveblog team. If you need a clear sign that there is an AI bubble, look no further. American tech stocks fell sharply on Tuesday …
Tip off: here’s how to fix infuriating service charges in restaurants
Faced with high staff costs, restaurants are finding ways around new laws to make sure waiters can keep their tips. There is a better way, says Richard Crampton Platt “Call …
The Debate: should Britain abolish the monarchy?
The disgrace of the former Prince Andrew has led some to question whether it’s time Britain abolished the monarchy altogether. Two experts make their cases in this week’s Debate. No: …
A chilling warning from Starmer’s past
A lot is written about how we don’t know the true Keir Starmer, but this article really does show his instincts – which are far more radical than widely understood, …
Reeves’ deregulation agenda won’t help growth this parliament, economist warns
Rachel Reeves’ deregulation agenda is unlikely to make any improvement to economic growth before the end of this parliament, a leading economist has warned, in the latest sign the government’s …
Left and rightwing think tanks join to call for ‘pro-growth’ tax reform
Several think tanks from across the political divide have joined forces to call for sweeping tax reforms in a report that seeks to prioritise productivity growth and fairness in the …
UK faces ‘urgent crisis’ on workplace sickness, review says
The UK is facing a “quiet but urgent crisis” on workplace sickness that costs the country around seven per cent of GDP each year, a review by former John Lewis …