The UK economy grew in line with expectations in the second quarter of 2024, contuining to bounce back from a shallow recession. Britain’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.6 per …
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Let’s be honest, Elon Musk is right to defend free speech
Blaming communications for unrest has a long and unhappy history. We repeat it at our peril, writes Matthew Lesh Elon Musk, the owner of X (formally Twitter), has become a …
Do long prison sentences work? Economics has the answer
Sentences deter different groups in different ways – and behavioural economics shows how, says Paul Ormerod Does prison deter crime? The recent riots have rather left the government facing both …
Mark Kleinman: Hargreaves Lansdown deal poses conundrum for retail punters
Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and the man who gets the Square Mile talking with his weekly City A.M. column. Today, he takes a look at the Hargreaves Lansdown …
UK confidence in financial inclusion plummets despite strengthening economy
People in the UK are feeling significantly less financially included than they used to be, City A.M. can reveal, as the pressure of the cost of living crisis continues to …
Former Harland & Wolff chief’s failure to accept blame for troubles is embarrassing
The former boss of struggling shipbuilder Harland & Wolff is refusing to take any blame for his role in the firm’s recent troubles. His failure to acknowledge the part he …
There’s a hidden carbon cost to the government’s housing targets
But an innovative use of cement could help reduce the construction sector’s unseemly emissions, writes Dalraj Nijjar It’s undeniable that we need more homes, and so it’s welcome news that …
How Samsung, Pampers and NBC struck gold at Paris 2024 Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics marked a cultural shift in how brands connect with global audiences, with the games being dubbed the “TikTok Olympics” due to many sponsors’ digital-first approach. As …
Citi removes EU-imposed bonus cap for top London bankers
Citigroup has become the latest Wall Street bank to scrap an EU-imposed bonus cap, paving the way for it to award bigger payouts to some of its top London staff. …
‘Annoying’: Nancy Pelosi slams Liz Truss for saying ‘world was safer’ under Trump
Nancy Pelosi has criticised Liz Truss for claiming the “world was safer” under Donald Trump’s presidency, saying the former Prime Minister’s words were “annoying”. Pelosi, the former Speaker of the …