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On business, politics, communities, markets and media

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What's in a name?
By Ciara McCrory A few years back, while living and working in Australia, I was faced with the dreaded task of putting a ‘fun’ fact about myself on my...
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Elizabeth Line finally opens, but the Partygate saga rumbles on
By Si â n Jones Today’s much-anticipated opening of the Elizabeth Line – perhaps better known as Crossrail - should have been a moment for jubilation...
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Arriving very soon: all change as Crossrail opens
By Ben Monteith When I moved into my flat in spring last year, I stumbled upon some documents from when my landlord originally bought the flat in 2017...
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HSBC’s Stuart Kirk – Gerald Ratner or a canary in the mine?
By Simon Neville Stuart Kirk has been described by some as the next Gerald Ratner for his comments at an FT event, including such gems as “who cares...
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Canary Wharf Group appoints SEC Newgate to residential brief, including Vertus BTR portfolio
Canary Wharf Group, the largest sustainable developer in the UK, has appointed SEC Newgate UK to provide strategic communications for its residential...
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Is a windfall tax the way forward?
By Laura Griffiths Economically and politically, this week has been somewhat strained – 9% inflation, rising energy bills and a constant undertone of...
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Using an economic downturn to your advantage
By Max Richardson Simply muttering the word ‘recession’ to anyone in 2022 seems to set off alarm bells. Perhaps 2008 has somewhat tarnished the idea...
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Media titan Michael Bloomberg reckons business journalism in the UK needs a shot in the arm.
By Simon Neville As someone who ran the business desk for the Press Association until just two weeks ago, I agree. The desire for financial and...
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