Rachel Reeves has said she is “not satisfied” after official figures showed economic growth slowed in the months after Labour won the election, and even contracted in September. The UK …
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Former MP describes ‘enormous guilt’ over Westminster honeypot scandal
Former MP William Wragg has described the feeling of “enormous guilt” that washed over him as he realised he had fallen victim to a sophisticated scam designed to target politicians …
Dear sport leaders, drop the slogans if you’re not going to be a force for good
As the world watched the final votes being counted in the US election, one person in particular should have been nervous about Donald Trump’s victory: Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Infantino …
Retailers reassess how to reel in cash-strapped savvy Brits for Black Friday
As Brits’ loyalty to brands continues to erode and their commitment to seeking value continues to rise, retailers are optimising their digital presence in hopes of a bumper festive season. …
City regulators look to ‘modernise’ redress payouts after slew of scandals
The government and two City regulators are looking to overhaul the way that consumers claim compensation from companies after a string of high profile scandals triggered an avalanche of claims. …
Reeves’ championing of co-operatives is an exciting step for growth
Rachel Reeves’ plan to revive co-operatives represents an innovative play for growth, writes City MP Rachel Blake Last night, I attended the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech, where she set out …
Is Brexit back on the agenda after Mansion House?
Brexit seems to be back on the agenda. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Governor Andrew Bailey focused their Mansion House speeches on the UK’s sluggish economic performance since the financial crisis. …
TT Electronics rejects second ‘undervalued’ proposal from Lord Rothschild’s Volex
The board of listed-manufacturer TT Electronics rejected an ‘unsolicited’ proposal from Volex, after its chief Lord Rothschild urged shareholders to engage this morning. Listed manufacturing specialists Volex informed its shareholders …
Budget tax hike could destroy 100,000 jobs, Deutsche Bank estimates
The hike to employers’ national insurance in last month’s Budget could end up costing the economy over 100,000 jobs, according to research from Deutsche Bank. In last month’s Budget, Chancellor …
How a Brit could become the first ever T100 Triathlon world champion
This weekend in Dubai the first ever T100 triathlon world champions will be crowned and Britain’s India Lee knows that it will take something special to stop runaway leader Taylor …