With their polling surging and their membership growing rapidly, the Green Party could be contenders to take control of City Hill in 2028, argues James Ford The Green Party are …
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‘Sower of chaos’ – Russia behind UK cyberattacks, says Cloudflare boss
The recent spate of cyberattacks that have crippled British firms is largely being carried out by Russia, which used the outbreak of the conflict in Gaza as a “cover story” …
Exclusive: Liz Kendall bets £55bn to close UK innovation gap
Britain’s new tech secretary, Liz Kendall, insists the government’s record £55bn R&D package marks a turning point for UK innovation, but with the country still lagging global rivals in key …
FOMO worries drive investors to get their hands on gold
Global demand for gold hit record breaking highs in the recent financial quarter, as investors continue to pay significant amounts in order to get their hands on the asset amid …
Labour’s Liz Kendall unveils record £55bn R&D boost for UK innovation
Labour has announced a £55bn funding boost for science and technology, dubbing it the largest-ever long-term investment in UK research and development (R&D). The plan, confirmed today by the Department …
Mel Stride rules out electoral pact with Reform
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride has insisted the Conservatives will not strike an electoral deal with Reform UK due to their “completely ruinous” economic agenda. In an interview with a new …
Is Next still a bellwether for the UK high street?
Next sailed past its projected sales figures this Autumn, the high street stalwart told markets on Wednesday, despite wider issues in the UK high street. Overall sales rose 10.5 per …
Business owners still plan staff cuts due to last year’s NICs raid
Nearly half of business owners are still planning to reduce headcounts in response to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ £25bn tax hike on employers’ national insurance contributions (NICs), a new survey has …
The Gulf gamble: American and British law firms racing to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is rapidly becoming the focus of global legal attention. But this shift is not merely speculative; it is part of a calculated move by the Kingdom to attract …
Forvis Mazars tax partner: I’m confident we can handle the next 12 months
Each week, we dig into the memory bank of the City’s great and good. Today, Raj Bhundia, tax partner at Forvis Mazars, takes us through his career, favourite City spots …