UK retail bosses have written to the Chancellor to warn of the wide-ranging damage from the Autumn Budget on their sector, including “inevitable” job losses and price rises. In a …
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Starmer risks resurrecting Cameron’s failed China script
The Prime Minister has been mingling with world leaders in Brazil, and while his government continues to face an array of domestic challenges (from tractor protests to debates on assisted …
The Notebook: No state visit for President Trump? What a mistake
If we know anything about President Trump, it’s that he likes a bit of show business. Not inviting him for a 2025 state visit is a big mistake, writes Michael …
Harland & Wolff’s botched Scilly Ferries venture collapsed owing £3m
A botched ferry service launched by Harland & Wolff owed £3m to creditors when it collapsed into administration earlier this year, filings have revealed. Scilly Ferries was set up by …
Sport facing ‘tipping point’ as youth ditch live coverage
The sport industry is at “a tipping point” due to declining interest in watching live sport among young people, experts have warned. Two thirds of global sports executives are concerned …
Itoje calls playing for England ‘Mecca’ amid LIV-style breakaway plans
England international Maro Itoje has said that playing for his country is the “Mecca” amid reports that a LIV Golf-style breakaway league could draw players away from representing the Red …
Darts: Venues, clubs and businesses thrive from Ally Pally showcase
The nights rolling in at 4pm and no longer being able to resist the temptation of turning on the heating can only mean one thing: the annual darts pilgrimage to …
UK business openings fall to lowest level since 2010
New business openings across the UK hit their lowest rate in more than a decade last year, official figures show. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows 316,000 …
New purist Porsche 911 Carrera T goes back to basics
Want the purest Porsche 911 experience? The new 2025 Carrera T does without all-wheel drive or a towering rear spoiler. Instead, Porsche has gone back to basics, with an ‘emphasis …
The ‘perfect storm’ is upon us — Britain needs more start-up support
The largest annual festival of entrepreneurship and start-up events in the world is officially upon us, with a “perfect storm” paving the way for this year’s celebrations in Britain. Global …