As of October, the civil service’s main internship scheme will be restricted to applicants from a working class background. Is this progress? We get two experts to hash it out …
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Nandy warns Morecambe and Sheffield change is coming
Culture secretary Lisa Nandy has insisted “change is coming” for the owners of Morecambe and Sheffield Wednesday amid concerns of the futures of the football clubs. Morecambe’s 105-year history is …
Construction sector contracts at the fastest pace since 2020
Activity in the UK’s construction industry is contracting at the fastest rate since the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 as high costs and tax hikes bite. The sector is vital for …
O’Sullivan backs snooker union to give players more say in deals
Ronnie O’Sullivan and Ding Junhui have backed a new union for snooker players created to give them more say in commercial and scheduling decisions. The Professional Snooker Players Association is …
TalkTalk: Huge losses revealed amid job cuts and fleeing customers
The full extent of TalkTalk’s financial woes have been revealed for the first time amid sky-rocketing losses and huge job losses as customers move to other broadband providers. New accounts …
Quilter: Net inflows rise as baby boomer wealth transfer looms
Wealth management firm Quilter has bounced back as it braces for an increase in generational wealth transfers as inheritance tax rule changes creep closer. The wealth manager recorded a three …
UK Heatwave 2.0: 8 best London restaurants with outdoor dining terraces for summer
These London restaurants have new outdoor dining terraces ready for summer Right then, it’s blistering. The sun is showing up – probably temporarily – so it’s imperative to get outside …
TP ICAP shares fall despite revenue growth
Interdealer broker TP ICAP Group reported record revenue growth in the first half of the year, supported by strong broker productivity, cost control, and strategic diversification. The firm recorded adjusted …
Over 50s mortgages help LiveMore turbocharge growth
According to Legal & General Mortgage Services, which is involved in around a third of all mortgage transactions in the UK, there has been a dramatic increase in the number …
Wealth exodus ramps up as bosses quit UK
A wave of company directors have left the UK since the government unveiled a host of punitive tax rises on the wealthy at its maiden Budget last autumn, exacerbating fears …