YIMBYs are right about planning reform, but we must also urgently tackle our broken property tax system to beat the housing crisis, writes Mitchell Palmer It’s no secret that the …
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Fintech industry takes aim at ‘logic-defying’ banking watchdog
The industry body for UK fintech will today take aim at the banking watchdog in a scathing report that will blast “logic-defying” regulation. A fresh report from Innovate Finance, seen …
Oaktree Capital co-founder voice doubts that macroeconomic fears caused gold’s rally
Howard Marks, co-founder of investment firm Oaktree Capital, has voiced his scepticism over gold’s rallying run, believing economic conditions have not caused the surge and there is “no intelligent way …
L&G: FTSE 100 giant reveals £2bn plan to create 24,000 jobs
FTSE 100 giant Legal & General (L&G) has revealed plans to invest £2bn in regeneration projects across the UK in a move which it said will create around 24,000 jobs. …
Betfred founder: Tax rises are “biggest threat” to the industry
Betfred shops could vanish from UK high streets if Chancellor Rachel Reeves carries out a potential tax raid in the November budget, the company’s co-founder and chairman has warned. Fred …
Spy case suspect was stopped with suitcase full of cash on return from China
A suspect in the China spy case was carrying a “suitcase full of cash” upon being stopped by police under terrorism laws after flying into Heathrow from China. Academic Christopher …
Net zero targets “are not helping” claims shadow energy secretary
Shadow energy secretary, Claire Coutinho, has claimed that Labour’s net zero targets” are not helping” the UK’s economy. In an interview with Sky News’ Trevor Phillips, Countinho linked the government’s …
Pitch Experiences CEO: Women’s sport changing approach to hospitality
Pitch Experiences CEO Neil Bailey discusses how a surge in popularity for women’s sport has encouraged a new approach to hospitality. Having worked in sport and the media for over …
Thousands march through London to protest digital ID plans
Thousands of protesters have marched through central London to show their opposition to digital ID plans. Under strict police conditions, demonstrators chanted and waved banners along a route from Marble …
Former BT boss in advanced talks to be next chairman of Heathrow
The former BT Group chief Philip Jansen is lined up to be the next chairman of Heathrow Airport as it prepares to deliver a nearly £50bn expansion. Jansen, is in …