Sentences deter different groups in different ways – and behavioural economics shows how, says Paul Ormerod Does prison deter crime? The recent riots have rather left the government facing both …
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Mark Kleinman: Hargreaves Lansdown deal poses conundrum for retail punters
Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and the man who gets the Square Mile talking with his weekly City A.M. column. Today, he takes a look at the Hargreaves Lansdown …
UK confidence in financial inclusion plummets despite strengthening economy
People in the UK are feeling significantly less financially included than they used to be, City A.M. can reveal, as the pressure of the cost of living crisis continues to …
Former Harland & Wolff chief’s failure to accept blame for troubles is embarrassing
The former boss of struggling shipbuilder Harland & Wolff is refusing to take any blame for his role in the firm’s recent troubles. His failure to acknowledge the part he …
There’s a hidden carbon cost to the government’s housing targets
But an innovative use of cement could help reduce the construction sector’s unseemly emissions, writes Dalraj Nijjar It’s undeniable that we need more homes, and so it’s welcome news that …
How Samsung, Pampers and NBC struck gold at Paris 2024 Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics marked a cultural shift in how brands connect with global audiences, with the games being dubbed the “TikTok Olympics” due to many sponsors’ digital-first approach. As …
‘Annoying’: Nancy Pelosi slams Liz Truss for saying ‘world was safer’ under Trump
Nancy Pelosi has criticised Liz Truss for claiming the “world was safer” under Donald Trump’s presidency, saying the former Prime Minister’s words were “annoying”. Pelosi, the former Speaker of the …
Citi removes EU-imposed bonus cap for top London bankers
Citigroup has become the latest Wall Street bank to scrap an EU-imposed bonus cap, paving the way for it to award bigger payouts to some of its top London staff. …
Legendary London crazy golf bar launches new attraction
Bowls, darts, paddle, and crazy golf: Londoners long ago decided that pints weren’t enough and that they wanted to be doing something sporty at the same time, and Swingers — …
Exclusive: HMRC files winding up petition against Lycamobile UK
The UK tax authority has hit mobile network operator Lycamobile with a winding-up petition. As exclusively seen by City A.M., HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) filed a winding-up petition application …