YouGov’s chief executive Steve Hatch takes a closer look at the data behind the biggest stories in business. Direct Line recently announced a cost saving plan that is expected to lead to …
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Founders warn of hiring freeze ahead of national insurance hike
A majority of founders are warning they will have to implement a hiring freeze ahead of the employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs) increase set to come into effect this spring. …
Square Mile and Me: Farmer J boss Jonathan Recanti on his career (and what salad he orders)
Each week we dig into the memory bank of the City’s great and good. Today, Farmer J CEO and founder Jonathan Recanti takes us through his career from City banker to …
East London praised for start-up growth — but can it continue?
East London has been crowned the most entrepreneurial region in England as it tops of the charts with the fastest growth of new start-ups. Fresh research by the East London …
UK set for buy-now pay-later revolution, says Clearpay’s Nick Molnar
As buy-now pay-later (BNPL) products exploded in popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic, providers of the mostly interest-free instalment loans enjoyed a windfall. Nick Molnar knows this better than most. At …
Reeves eyes £80bn investment with pension ‘megafunds’
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil plans to consolidate the UK’s sprawling £400bn local authority pension schemes tomorrow in a bid to unlock a wave of investment into the UK. …
US paying Ryder Cup players could pressure Team Europe
European Ryder Cup chiefs face pressure to pay players for the first time after it emerged that the US team are set to receive almost £4m for taking part in …
UK airport operator bought by Canadian pension fund for £1.5bn
An operator of UK airports has been bought by Canadian pension fund PSP, with the firm set to take over Glasgow, Aberdeen and Southampton airports in the £1.5bn deal. AviAlliance, …
Virgin Active: Billionaire owner of Richard Branson-founded gym chain eyes UK listing
The billionaire majority owner of Virgin Active is looking to list the business in the UK, according to reports. South African Christo Wiese owns the company private equity firm Brait, …
Tories concerned about overreach in new Labour Football Governance Bill
The Conservatives issued a caution against potential overreach of the Independent Football Regulator on Wednesday as the Football Governance Bill returned to Westminster. Initially introduced into the House of Commons …