UK banks will be the top target as Rachel Reeves looks to drum up cash in the Autumn Budget, a top economist has said. Chatter around a cash grab directed at …
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Small-tier accountancy firms facing worst talent crisis in years
Small to mid-tier accountancy firms are facing “serious” barriers to growth due to staffing shortages, according to a new damming report into the sector. According to figures from outsourcing specialists …
From fake AI journalism to very real lives: An anatomy of a scoop
Last week I wrote a wild story that began with an AI-generated pitch about warring London chicken shops and ended with a video call to Nairobi with the man who …
Heston Blumenthal calls for VAT cut to ‘save British pubs’
Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal has called on the government and licensees to take urgent action to halt the closure of thousands of UK pubs. The chef, who owns owner of …
Klarna confirms second hit at New York listing in snub to London
Swedish fintech unicorn Klarna has launched its second hit at a listing on the New York Stock Exchange after its initial attempt was derailed by President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught. …
Zoe Hamburger leaves McDonald’s as successor named
After 18 months of maybe the UK’s best case of nominative determinism, Zoe Hamburger has stepped down from her senior role at the UK arm of McDonald’s. Hamburger joined the …
Apollo Global Management to launch £3.75bn sport investment vehicle
New York-based Apollo Global Management is reportedly planning to launch a £3.75bn investment vehicle focused on sport. The firm, which has around £600bn in assets under management, is set to …
Jaguar Land Rover hit by cyber attack forcing production shutdown at UK plant
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has been forced to halt production and retail operations after a cyber attack disrupted its global IT systems, with staff at its plant on Merseyside told …
Judges can’t save Britain from bad politicians
It is deeply depressing that the British state has failed so comprehensively to police the nation’s borders that local councils find themselves with no other recourse than asking whether the …
Premier League clubs spend more than European rivals combined
Premier League clubs highlighted the growing financial gap between English football and its rivals during the summer transfer window, spending more than the other members of the so-called Big Five …