It’s an election year. Politicians are giving us a barrage of policies. But we often forget to ask the most important question: will they actually work? In this column Sam …
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Start-ups and spin-outs: The secret ingredients to growth
In the US, start-ups create 3m jobs in their first year and employ 2.6m workers five years later. Britain is lagging way behind when it comes to innovation and entrepreneurship, …
Signs of life appear for the London Stock Exchange as activity ‘gathering momentum’
The listings of Raspberry Pi and Air Astana have helped stimulate a small revival of IPO activity on the beleaguered London Stock Exchange this year, an analysis from Ernst & …
UK set to miss EV sales targets by 2030 or 2035
The UK is set to significantly miss current targets for electric vehicle (EV) sales by either 2030 or 2035, when bans on the sale of petrol and diesel cars will …
Fieldfisher reports double-digit revenue growth as European offices thrive
Fieldfisher’s annual revenue surged by 10 per cent to £352m following strong performances at its European offices, the law firm said today. The firm also revealed that profit per equity …
Election 2024: Who could be in the running for Tory leadership post-July 4?
For Rishi Sunak, if – and it is still if – the polls are right, the Conservatives could be heading for a major election defeat in less than 48 hours …
Election 2024: What happens when you become Prime Minister?
If the polls are to be believed, the UK could get a new Prime Minister with Sir Keir Starmer taking the keys to Downing Street. But whoever becomes the Prime …
ABP: Port operator slips back into the red as economic uncertainty dents finances
Associated British Ports (ABP) slumped back into the red after “ongoing uncertainty” in the global economy took a toll on its finances. ABP, the UK’s biggest port operator, saw its …
Liquidators of collapsed Arena Television launch lawsuit against British banks
The liquidators of collapsed broadcaster Arena Television have launched a civil claim against Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland. Back in November 2021, broadcaster Arena Television went into administration after …
England’s Hall eyeing home comforts and more success at Aramco Team Series London
England’s Georgia Hall is relishing a return to home soil for the Aramco Team Series in London ahead of a monumental summer in women’s golf. Hall led her team to …