As politicians shadowbox on the economy, the real impacts of the recession are not being engaged with, writes Eliot Wilson By any measure, last week’s data from the Office for …
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India is a haven of entrepreneurial spirit, working together can only benefit us both
India’s entrepreneurial excellence combined with the City’s world-leading financial services is a recipe for success, writes London Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli When I landed in India last week, I reached …
The secret behind the gaming boom? Less VR and more Flappy Bird
Worth more than the UK music and film industries combined, gaming is an overlooked marketing tool for brands, writes Ben Thrasher The gaming industry has been the secret boss of …
The Notebook: The City has to unite against the risks of generative AI
Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, it’s Lucy McNulty, editor of the Following the Rules podcast. The UK’s biggest finance firms are flunking their approach to …
Orsted troubles show the wind sector might not grow as quickly as expected
Wind power has long been front and centre of the UK’s green transition over the last few years, with wind farms being rolled out in the UK’s surrounding seas. The …
Top energy firms to hold crisis talks on Labour’s windfall tax plans
Major oil and gas firms are set to hold crisis talks this week to discuss concerns about Labour’s windfall tax plans for the sector. Industry body Offshore Energy UK (OEUK) …
Founders Spotlight: Amber Ghaddar and the 200Bn Club
Each month, Blockbeat will conduct an exclusive interview with a visionary founder within the world of blockchain technology, showcasing their impactful contributions to the field. Founders Spotlight is proudly presented by …
UK political disruption threatens £100bn infrastructure boost, insurers say
Public sector bodies must given greater powers to ease the impact of “short-term political disruption” if top investors are to pump up to £100bn into UK infrastructure projects, a new …
House sales surge as green shoots emerge in property market
Buyer interest is on the rise once more, signalling the emergence of green shoots in the UK’s property market. House sales in the first six weeks of 2024 are 16 …
Explainer-in-brief: An overhaul for the overground sparks outrage
New names have been announced for the London Overground and people are mad about it. Why, asks Lucy Kenningham Last week’s revelation that Transport for London’s overground “orange spaghetti” lines …