Dame Sharon White, the head of John Lewis, said the government should be talking about skills, and why apprenticeships are falling’ following an announcement that Rishi Sunak would introduce national …
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Dr Martens set for plunge in profit as US business stumbles
Bootmaker Dr Martens is expected to post tumbling profit and revenue amid weakness in the US, its biggest market. The London-listed firm’s turnover is predicted to come in at less …
Mandatory national service for 18-year-olds if Tories win, Sunak vows
Eighteen year olds would be forced to carry out a form of national service if the Tories are voted back in at the July 4 General Election, Rishi Sunak has …
Copper prices have been hitting record highs – why?
The price of copper has surged to an all-time high this week, and in doing so, it broke the $11,000-per-ton mark for the first time ever. The landmark moment is …
Is this the last French Open for King of Clay Rafael Nadal?
The term GOAT – greatest of all time – gets banded around far too much in sport. But when it comes to being King of Clay, a Royal of Roland …
FCA’s anti-greenwashing guidance comes into force next week. Lawyers explain what to expect
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s new anti-greenwashing guidance comes into force next week bringing EGS into the regulator’s focus. Lawyers explain to City A.M. what companies should expect from this …
Meltdown and Merlot: enquiries about luxury nuclear bunkers reach record high
Deputy Oliver Dowden spent his Wednesday morning promoting a new website that helps people prepare for a national crisis after government research showed that more than 40 per cent of …
General Election 2024: Do markets perform better under the Conservatives or Labour?
Markets have shown little reaction to the news that Britain will be going to the polls on July 4, with the future path of interest rates still front and centre …
Docusign chief: Brexit has slowed UK dealmaking – but that’s an opportunity for us
The chief executive of contract management company Docusign has said Brexit and British red tape have stifled dealmaking in the UK, making it much slower compared to the US. Allan …
China accuses UK of false accusations against Chinese citizens
China accused Britain on Saturday of false accusation, “wanton stigmatisation” and arbitrary arrests after the unexplained death of a man charged with illegally assisting Hong Kong’s foreign intelligence service. China’s …