UK tech faces talent exodus if hit with tax hikes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget will prioritise economic growth and wealth creation Prime Minister Kier Starmer has pledged. But moves to hike taxes that will hurt Britain’s entrepreneurs...
Arsenal suffer shock first defeat of season
Bournemouth: With two second-half goals in a space of nine minutes, Bournemouth ended Arsenal’s unbeaten run of seven Premier League matches this season with a 2-nil defeat. It was the Gunner’s...
Ireland slow to incorporate EU cybersecurity law
Ireland looks set to miss the October 17 deadline to transpose the EU’s Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) , regarded as important in helping to prevent cybersecurity incidents and IT...
Fintech chief ‘very keen’ on London listing
The chief executive of Thought Machine, one of Britain’s most valuable fintechs, has thrown his weight behind a London IPO (Initial Public Offering) but admitted he is under pressure to list in New...
Brighton hit back from 2 goals down to beat Spurs
Brighton: Tottenham Hotspur manager, Ange Postecoglou branded his team’s defeat at the south coast as the worst since he took over as head coach of the London side. His players threw away a 2-goal...
Confidence soars among Britain’s manufacturers
UK manufacturers have not been so confident about their near-term prospects in over two years, according to an industrial survey. In the latest snapshot of members of Make UK – a firm that enables...
UK right to reject UK-EU youth’s mobility scheme
While prime minister Keir Starmer is keen on improved relations with the European Union – after Brexit – “on a number of fronts, including the economy, defence, exchanges, but we do not have...
Drought of crypto firms continues amid FCA criticism
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has gone six months without registering a crypto firm amid criticism that its tough approach to regulation poses a risk to the UK’s competitiveness in digital...
Dealmakers await rebound after election hits M&A
The deals advisors in the financial district of London (known as the ‘City’) are gearing up for a rebound in activity in the closing months of the year after election uncertainty pushed mergers...
England batting collapse leaves third Test nicely poised
London, Sept 8With the England second innings suffering an astonishing collapse on the third day of the third Test against Sri Lanka the Test appears to be wide open for a result with Sri Lanka two...
England have Sri Lanka struggling in third test
London: England have taken early control of the third Test with Sri Lanka struggling in their first innings – at the time of going to press at tea – on the second day on 142 for five in response...
Duckett leads England to fine start
London: An excellent innings of 86 from 79 balls from Ben Duckett took England to 156 for two, at the time of going to press, shortly before tea on the first day of the third Test, interrupted by bad...
New government to push ahead with audit reform
Among the UK Labour government’s priorities for the economy is the push to bring forward a bill to strengthen audit and corporate governance. The sector has been battered by scandals including...
Sri Lanka struggle after Atkinson century
A magnificent innings of 118 from just 115 balls by Gus Atkinson, the sixth fastest century scored at Lord’s, ensured that England reached an impressive total of 427 before being dismissed just over...
Sri Lanka attack keep check on England scoring
LORD'S, August 29England had been attempting to build their innings after early loss of wickets with Sri Lanka restricting the scoring with well controlled bowling and excellent fielding. At tea on...
UK is preferable to investors with EU out of favour
The top choice among European investors is now the London Stock Exchange while sentiment towards the single currency bloc falls. In a vote of confidence in Britain, a survey by Bank of America (BoA)...
Wage rise slows raising hopes of further rate cuts
Wage growth has fallen to a two-year low of 5.4 per cent in the UK raising hopes of a further interest rate cut in the autumn, latest figures revealed. Data from the Office for National Statistics...
City ease into new campaign with win
London: Having won four consecutive Premier League titles, Manchester City opened their defence of the champion’s title with a 2-0 win over Chelsea. Setting them on their path to victory was Erling...
Visa review for skilled workers to control migration
Visa requirements for skilled workers in IT, telecommunications and engineering to come to the UK could be tightened up, Home Minister Yvette Cooper has signalled. Changes could include raising the...
Business services now UK’s largest export sector
The business prowess of firms in the financial district of London (known as “The City’) has helped power the UK’s strength in services since Brexit, a new report shows, but overall trade has...