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Big promises, but pensions left in the waiting room
In her second Mansion House speech, Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled what she called the “most wide-ranging package of reforms to financial services...
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England’s Euro 2025 triumph shows why investing in girls’ football is a smart business move
England’s Lionesses have once again demonstrated their elite credentials at UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. After a shaky start with a 2–1 defeat to France...
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Reeves urges risk to drive financial services growth
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil the so-called ‘Leeds Reforms’ this evening during her second Mansion House speech. According to the Treasury, the...
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FTSE 100 at 9,000: A market milestone that masks a flatlining economy
In a landmark moment for Britain’s financial markets, the FTSE 100 surged past the 9,000-point threshold for the first time in its four-decade history...
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A year in, Labour’s housing pledge already looks out of reach
It’s been almost exactly a year since Labour swept into government promising a “decade of national renewal.” The mood at the time was unmistakable...
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The Onshore Wind Strategy is a welcome signal, but the real work starts now
The government’s long-awaited Onshore Wind Strategy, published this month, is a clear signal that onshore wind is back on the agenda. After years of...
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Grok, AI alignment, and the risks of unchecked influence
Grok, the AI chatbot integrated into the X social media platform, has been controversial from the start. Elon Musk made clear at its launch that his...
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An Evening of Fascinating Women
Earlier this week, 120 guests gathered in a beautifully secluded garden in Victoria for a celebration that has quietly become one of London’s most...
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