UK wage growth slowed in the three months to June despite an unexpected fall in unemployment, official figures show. Average earnings excluding bonuses rose 5.4 per cent in the period …
Investing
Can AIM deliver? Here’s a compelling test case
As the London Stock Exchange’s younger brother continues to struggle, a new energy firm provides a litmus test on how well AIM can deliver on its raison d’etre, writes Keith …
A London 2040 Olympics would show investors we mean business
Investors need to believe London is confident in its long-term future. How better than by bidding for the 2040 Olympics, asks Jace Tyrrell For many in London, the Paris Olympics …
Bonus cap: Bankers and nurses both work hard, but you shouldn’t compare their pay
As UK banks start scrapping the bonus cap, Emma Revell argues why this is a good thing – and what the NHS could learn from it People hate bankers almost …
Health tax incentives could boost economy by £2.65bn, CBI suggests
Worker health tax incentives could offer a £2.65bn boost to the economy, a leading business group has suggested. Making employee assistance programmes (EAPs) full tax-free benefits, to help firms support …
How this tech start-up wants to rebuild the construction industry (from the ground up)Â
Ambition A.M. meets Jamie Menzies, co-founder of AI-powered building supply platform Buildbuddy, to see how his start-up is cementing a place ahead of industry innovation. Entrepreneur Jamie Menzies was just …
Five fintechs on the verge of unicorn status
The fintech sector is experiencing lightning growth, with a number companies on the brink of joining the coveted unicorn club – a title given to privately-held startups valued at over …
Advertisers plot move to Tiktok after losing faith in Elon Musk’s X
Advertisers are increasingly redirecting their marketing budgets towards Tiktok as trust in Elon Musk’s platform X continues to dwindle. Some 77 per cent of marketers plan to boost their ad …
How much UK Sport funding did each Team GB medal cost in Paris?
Without UK Sport there would be no Team GB at the Olympic Games given the organisation’s role in distributing funding to athletes across the board who are challenging for medals. …
Who is Asda’s chair and why does he want Mohsin Issa to step away?
Depending on your age and your attention span towards the in and outs of the UK retail scene, you may or may not have heard of Lord Stuart Rose. Knighted …