This Holocaust Memorial Day, remembering is more important than ever January 27, 2025 The Holocaust is harrowing lesson in what humanity is capable when intolerance is left unchallenged. Survivor John Hajdu confronts those who still deny his suffering In October 1944, the far-right Hungarian Arrow Cross party, collaborating with the Nazis, began hunting down Jewish women and children, having already taken the men. By this time my father [...]
How predatory litigation is damaging UK plc’s reputation January 25, 2025 The rise of predatory class action law suits and a lack of transparency around litigation funding are putting off investors, says Seema Kennedy Last week the courts rejected a £500m class action brought on behalf of 36m British consumers against Apple and Amazon. The case – which hinged on whether the two companies were illegally [...]
Dispatch from Davos 2025: Did Reeves impress? January 24, 2025 Rachel Reeves promised to "sell Britain" at Davos 2025, but did she succeed? Comms afficionado Zaki Cooper reports from the Swiss Alps.
The Week in Business: Reeves tries to rescue the non-doms January 24, 2025 It’s a funny old world when the pleas of pensioners, farmers and shopkeepers fall on deaf ears but a Labour chancellor flies to Davos to break the news that she’s “listened to the concerns of the non-dom community” – and will be watering down her assault on their tax arrangements. Let’s take a look at [...]
How barrow boy and banker Britain should make a deal with Trump January 24, 2025 Britain has long been a nation that combines street smarts and smart suits in its approach to trade. We should use our unique talents to take on Trump and tariffs, says Matthew Kilcoyne Forgive me for taking you just outside of the bounds of the City for a second. Not far, but just south of [...]
Brexit has left the UK aviation sector up in the air January 24, 2025 Since Brexit, UK pilot’s qualifications are no longer recognised in the EU and planes have to fly to America or Brazil for maintenance. If the government is serious about resetting Britain’s relationship with Europe then aviation would be a good place to start, says Chris Hope In 1945, William T Piper, the founder of the [...]
UK train ticket reform is long overdue, but we need smart data to power it January 24, 2025 Buying a train tickets shouldn't feel like getting out of a labyrinth. Utilising data in transport, like Manchester, could revolutionise our railways, writes Nigel Shadbolt.
If the Chancellor wants growth she must restore business confidence January 24, 2025 Confidence is fundamental to how businesses choose to invest and grow and at the moment it’s poor. If the Chancellor wants to turn this around she must listen to the City, says Sir Michael Snyder With the UK economy in the spotlight amid rising bond yields, high national debt, concerns over inflation and rising taxes, [...]
Slack chat murders and office missions: How to play The Traitors at work January 23, 2025 Ever dreamed of banishing your boss? We speak to the office who played their own version of The Traitors and can help you set up your own.
Starmer’s AI plan confirms one thing: Britain is falling behind January 23, 2025 Britain is falling further behind in the AI race - and the government’s new AI strategy confirms it, writes Alexandra Mousavizadeh.