The UK pension industry has the potential to significantly influence economic growth – so let’s do it, says Phoenix Group chief investment officer Mike Eakins It is no surprise and …
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Trump’s tariffs reveal reality of Dealmaker-in-Chief
Things happen quickly in Trump’s America. On Saturday, the US President announced sweeping tariffs on imports from China, Canada and Mexico, in a move that sparked panic among allies as …
Labour optimism evaporates after bruising seven months
Labour would see its majority wiped out if the country were to head to the polls today as voters turn on Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves over their handling of …
Exclusive: Voters sour on Reeves despite renewed growth push
A majority of Brits now have little confidence in Rachel Reeves’ plan to generate economic growth despite a renewed push from the Chancellor to kickstart Britain’s ailing economy, exclusive polling …
Exclusive: Saudi Arabia readies Olympic Games bid but may hold until 2040
Saudi Arabia is readying a bid to host the Olympic Games but is prepared to wait until 2040 to maximise its chances, a leading official has told City AM. Diriyah …
UK’s pension wealth is being ‘squandered’, Phoenix boss warns
The UK’s pension wealth is being “squandered” due to the fragmentation of the market and a lack of risk taking among money managers, the investment chief of Phoenix has warned. …
Dear developers, no one actually wants all these retail units
Big retail complexes may appeal to developers and planners’ fantasies about what towns could be. But they need to focus on actual demand, writes John Andrews in today’s Notebook A …
DEI more crucial than ever, says Lloyd’s new inclusion chair
“We’ve made huge strides over recent years, but we must keep at it,” Nick Line, the newly-appointed chair of inclusion at Lloyd’s of London, said about diversity and inclusion policies …
Wizz Air: Why airline faces lengthy spell of turbulence
Wizz Air is facing some turbulence. Despite enjoying its busiest ever year of passenger traffic in 2024, the Hungarian budget carrier can’t seem to turnaround an ailing share price. The …
‘Prohibitive building costs’ stunting UK growth projects – Deloitte
“Prohibitive costs” involved in construction projects in major UK cities led to a sharp decline in the number of new developments breaking ground in 2024, according to a new report …