The success of London’s financial services can create equality of opportunity in the UK June 12, 2023 Our financial services spread opportunities throughout the UK. We have to build on their success to put our country at the forefront, and make it a good place where to live for everyone, writes Chris Hayward
The housing crisis speaks to unique social injustices – and is distinctly acute in London June 12, 2023 There are overcrowded families living with mould, and schools referring the poor housing of their pupils to the Housing Ombudsman. This housing crisis is ripping our country apart, writes Richard Blakeway
Explainer: The impact of floods on Ukrainian farmlands after the destruction of the Kakhovka dam June 9, 2023 On Tuesday, the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant and dam in Ukraine was destroyed, causing floods of disastrous proportions. The dam was the largest reservoir in the country in terms of volume. Ukraine blamed it on Russia, saying it destroyed the dam to block Ukrainian troops in their counter-offensive. Russia, of course, blamed Ukraine, without providing [...]
Artificial intelligence is bringing about a revolution that the UK shouldn’t try to resist June 9, 2023 Artificial intelligence is creating a divide between life as it was and life as it will be. UK businesses and leaders shouldn't make the common mistake of refraining from it; they should embrace it, writes Chris Hirst
Apple’s virtual reality headset won’t make it to the UK without the right infrastructure June 9, 2023 The virtual reality headset launched by Apple is already making waves. But aside from its price, many in the UK won't be able to access it without a total rollout of full fibre broadband, writes Dan Ramsay
Our digital economy won’t pay off unless everyone in the UK can benefit from it June 9, 2023 The UK Tech Plan is very welcome, but we won't be able to fully benefit from the digital economy and tech innovation until we plug the digital skills gap, writes David Meads
Explainer: The Woking case, and what happens when councils go bust June 8, 2023 This week, Woking Council declared effective bankruptcy with a deficit of £1.2bn. It is only the latest in a string of councils going bust, a result of the chronic local government underfunding that took place over the past decade. The Woking case is one of misguided investments. The council, which was controlled by the Conservatives [...]
Labour’s plan for growth doesn’t work, as Starmer’s stance on energy shows June 8, 2023 Keir Starmer wants to achieve growth, but he's not explaining where he'll get the money for the initial investment. Labour's plan for growth is flawed, especially the part about energy, writes Will Cooling
Don’t trust every “recyclable” logo you see: greenwashing is rife in construction too June 8, 2023 If you think greenwashing is limited to retail or fashion, think again. It's rampant in the construction industry. So buying the right materials requires a lot of diligence, writes Victoria Brocklesby
It’s a great time to be alive in the London tech scene for new early-stage start-ups June 8, 2023 The picture for tech this year is mixed: established start-ups might struggle a bit, while early-stage start-ups have the potential to shine - especially those operating in London, writes Kevin Chong