The decision to allow a second runway at Gatwick is entirely sensible and most welcome. As the Chancellor said yesterday on her visit to the airport, the development “will mean …
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A little patriotism can be a force for good – and a boon for business
When done without alienating others, patriotism can be a force for good and a boon for business, writes Outernet CEO Philip O’Ferrall in today’s Notebook Pride in the UK must …
French bosses round on ‘deadly’ wealth tax plans
Some of France’s most high-profile entrepreneurs have rounded on a wealth tax proposal being touted by a party key to the flailing government’s fortune, warning it would risk “destroying the …
Autumn tax hikes would lead to inflation over five per cent ‘well into next year’
Food inflation will rise and remain above five per cent well into 2026 if the retail industry is hit by further tax rises at the Autumn Budget, a leading lobby …
Londoners paying £42,700 premium to live near Tube and train stations
Home buyers in London are paying as much as a £42,700 premium to live close to a train station. According to research from Nationwide Building Society, there is a stark …
Rachel Reeves told to cut national insurance and raise income tax to gain £6bn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been told to cut national insurance for workers by two per cent and raise income tax by the same amount, with economists at a left-leaning think …
Older Brits hesitate transferring wealth amid retirement cost fears
Older Brits are hesitant to transfer money to younger family members, despite wanting to provide financial help, as worries over affording care in later life continues to plague savers. According …
Exclusive: Investors cautiously bullish on Bitcoin
Retail investors are becoming increasingly optimistic about cryptocurrencies, as volatile market conditions cause people to consider adding the asset to their portfolio. According to a survey of 2,537 retail investors …
Brace for impact – the sorry state of the UK public finances
Let’s be clear, staggering borrowing figures despite substantial tax rises are a direct result of excess spending, says Ewen Stewart When numbers become big they start to lose meaning. The …
Why Which? is launching a super-complaint over insurance market failings
Insurance companies are letting consumers down badly. Today Which? is calling for a fundamental reset of the market, says Rocio Concha Which? is today using its statutory powers to submit …