The Holocaust is harrowing lesson in what humanity is capable when intolerance is left unchallenged. Survivor John Hajdu confronts those who still deny his suffering In October 1944, the far-right …
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This government has proven woefully naive. Just look at the ‘Office for Value for Money’
Reeves’ failing Office for Value for Money showcases just how naive this government is, writes Eliot Wilson Politicians who have never been in government often have a mystical belief in …
Scotland’s fintech hub is key to the UK’s growth mission
I may be the cheerleader-in-chief for the City of London, but there’s a lot we can learn from Scotland too, writes Lord Mayor Alastair King This week I am in …
Adzuna: Average salary hit £40,000 in December
The average advertised salary hit a new record last month despite a fall in vacancies, showing firms remain willing to compete on pay to attract top talent, a new survey …
‘I’m still going to leave’: Reeves’ non-dom concession is not enough for London’s super rich
Amid an exodus of the country’s millionaires and billionaires, the government is revisiting its reforms to the non-dom regime. But the recent changes floated by the Chancellor have been given …
UK listed firms issued third-most profit warnings ever last year
One in five UK-listed companies issued a profit warning in 2024, according to EY, revealing the scale of the challenges facing the business community. This was the third highest share …
Businesses prepare to cut staff as they brace for slowdown, CBI finds
A persistent slowdown in activity among private sector firms could weigh on economic growth over the coming months, with businesses set to cut staff and raise prices, according to a …
Barclays becomes main sponsor of Lord’s and MCC
Barclays has expanded its sports sponsorship portfolio by becoming principal partner of Lord’s Cricket Ground and its owner, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). The multi-year partnership, effective immediately, sees the Home …
Diageo has no plans to sell Guinness and stake in Moët Hennessy
Diageo has said it has no plans to sell its outperforming Guinness brand and stake in Moët Hennessy, despite widespread reports earlier this week. In a statement to markets, the …
Billionaire Sir Leonard Blavatnik injects £630m to prop up Netflix-rival DAZN as losses mount
Billionaire Sir Leonard Blavatnik has injected a further $827m (£630m) into streaming giant DAZN in a bid to become a major rival to Netflix. The businessman has now invested more …