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Fasten Your Seatbelts: UK government intervenes in British Airways appeal in cabin crew case
The government has urged a tribunal to dismiss an appeal from British Airways today after the airline was hit with legal action over its ‘fire and rehire’ practices during the …
Banks must ensure access to cash when closing branches under new FCA rules
Banks and building societies looking to close branches will have to weigh up whether residents are able to access cash under new rules announced by the City watchdog today. Starting …
How private equity lost its lustre
Private equity isn’t what it used to be. The industry might be swelling to new heights, with literally trillions of pounds flowing into private equity houses, but returns in recent …
Six graphs the Bank of England will study before August interest rate decision
For the first time since last September, there is genuine uncertainty about the Bank of England’s next move on interest rates. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will meet next Thursday, …
Canal+: Meet the Paddington and Back to Black producer set to give the City a boost
The historic, half-playful, half-serious Franco-British rivalry has resurfaced in the business arena. Vincent Bolloré, the French media tycoon, has decided that Canal+, the television business of his Paris-based conglomerate Vivendi, …
Will Labour’s move to hire 300 planning officers be enough to get Britain building again?
Since entering office, planning reforms have been central to the new government’s attempts to stimulate higher economic growth. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has already announced a number of important changes to …
Best London restaurant revealed as top bistro crowned ‘perfect local’
An eatery in London’s Clapton has been named as the best restaurant in the capital while the top British local has also been revealed. Mambow, which is run by chef …
Labour’s growth push continues with ‘fundamental’ welfare reform promised
Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, said that her department would become “a genuine department for work” as the new government attempts to tackle the rise in economic inactivity. …
LVMH revenue slides as luxury retailer continues to combat uncertain market
LVMH, the multibillion-pound owner of Dior and Louis Vuitton, has reported a drop in revenue in the first half of the year, joining other major fashion brands which are suffering …