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Tony Blair has issued a call to arms – but will Labour listen?
Tony Blair’s blockbuster intervention is a reminder of a time when the government believed business was part of the solution to Britain’s problems, says Steve Rigby For entrepreneurs, looking back can be anathema. Everything is about the future – the next customer, the next acquisition, the carefully-plotted route towards a big-money exit. But for those of us who run businesses, it was difficult not to feel a pang of nostalgia following Sir Tony Blair’s blockbuster intervention last week....
Is it time to change how we measure inflation?
Measures of inflation are hugely influential on policy but struggle to account for the pace of technological innovation, says Paul Ormerod During this decade, the rate of inflation has become a key factor in determining living standards. Many benefits are linked to it. It sets a marker for wage demands. And when it goes up, cries of “cost of living crisis” grow ever louder. But what exactly is inflation? The Office for National Statistics has a variety of estimates, such as the consumer pri...
Young’s wants to join the FTSE 250. Will it make it?
Like many of his Square Mile customers, Young’s boss Simon Dodd knows how to schmooze with booze. Three years ago, the listed pub chain exec invited rival Clive Watson, the founder of City Pub Group, for lunch at Smiths, the top-notch bar and grill atop Smithfield market, for a steak and a glass of wine. “We did the usual, how’s your life, a bit of football chat, did you watch the rugby,” Watson said. “But after an hour of this stuff, he suddenly turned and said…Clive I want to buy your b...
NHS doctor shares 3 questions to ask your GP when they're 'ignoring' you
NHS doctor shares 3 questions to ask your GP when they're 'ignoring' youA doctor has shared three questions you should ask your GP if you feel your concerns are being dismissed Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Fiona Callingham, Health Reporter specialising in medical studies, symptoms of diseases and conditions, real life stories and the latest public health issues. 05:15, Wed, Jun 3, 2026 A...
Municipal bonds could revolutionise Britain – but there’s a catch
Municipal bonds could create genuine local economic autonomy. But they require infrastructural change to work, writes Tim Focas It is hard to think of a UK politician that has banged the English devolution drum harder than Andy Burnham. The Labour leadership front runner has become the poster child for what happens when local leaders are given the autonomy to shape their own economic destiny. But let’s be absolutely clear, from George Osborne’s Northan Powerhouse to BoJo’s levelling up agend...
The EU should fast-track Ukraine’s membership of the club – it has the most to gain | Mujtaba Rahman
Many EU governments oppose it, but the strategic advantages of swift admission could be immenseRussia’s war on Ukraine is now in its fifth year and a ceasefire remains elusive. The US’s attention is divided, limiting external pressure for compromise, while Moscow and Kyiv both still believe they can strengthen their respective negotiating positions through battlefield gains.At some point, however, a deal will have to be done. The parameters of that deal are already understood by negotiators on a...
Florentino Pérez: Real Madrid offers investors prestige not profits
Club president says illustrious brand will lure outside capital at €10bn-plus valuation as he fights for re-election
Can the rush for vaccines slow the latest Ebola outbreak?
The Bundibugyo strain is a reminder that serious health threats can escalate from under-the-radar pathogens
Inside Alexandr Wang’s bid to revive Meta’s AI edge
Muse Spark model has brought momentum, but doubts linger over whether billionaire prodigy can close the gap with rivals
Warsh set to revamp Federal Reserve’s signalling to Wall Street
Former top officials say central bank chair is keen to roll back forward guidance on rates
A guide for the perplexed on AI
Should we think of this technology as boon, bane or bubble?
Can the Middle East crisis save Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos empire?
Some bond investors believe the group’s debt is unsustainable, but others think its scale and edge will see it through
I ignored my pension in my 20s – now at 38 I have £270,000 saved
In our Pension Diaries series, we speak to people of all ages in the UK to find out how much or how little they have saved for retirement and the realities of putting money aside for your future. This week, we speak to Brian Byrne, 38, director of personal finance at Moneybox and an ex-financial adviser. He admits that despite advising high-net-worth clients on their finances, during his 20s, he largely ignored his own pension and at the age of 28, he had £15,000 saved in it. However, Brian, w...
Elon Musk Could Become World's First Trillionaire With SpaceX's Market Debut
The valuation of the SpaceX, founded in 2002, is expected to range from $1.7 trillion to $2 trillion, up from a range that topped out at $1.5 trillion in March.
Freddie’s Flowers losses double after firm shuts London warehouse
Freddie’s Flowers has incurred a more than doubling of its pre-tax losses after the firm closed its warehouse amid an outsourcing of operations. The London-based flower subscription business, which began operations in a gazebo in the garden of a residential street, posted a pre-tax loss of £2.1m in the year to August 2025, compared to just under £1m the previous year. That came despite a 5.2 per cent increase in turnover during the year to £37.6m, led by a 33 per cent jump in demand for gif...
'Skint' mum on £4,000 of Universal Credit a month left 'counting pennies'
'Skint' mum on £4,000 of Universal Credit a month left 'counting pennies'A TikTok creator and mum of four has sparked online debate after joking she was left "counting pennies" Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Ethan Evans 04:00, Wed, Jun 3, 2026 There are currently 8.4 million people claiming Universal Credit in the UK (Image: John_Lamb via Getty Images)A mother of four has spoken candidly a...
9 Counties to Watch in the California Governor’s Race
The race might not be called on election night, but these counties could provide signals for what lies ahead.
How To Build A Monthly Income Portfolio That Works Like A Salary
Among the most investment instrument today is the Systematic Withdrawal Plan, which allows investors to withdraw a fixed amount at regular intervals.
BUDGET 2026-27: Analysis: A budget to calm lenders or households?
• Economists see little room for growth under IMF programme• Economy stuck in low-growth equilibrium as consumers’ purchasing power erodes• Exports, energy costs, policy inconsistency remain major hurdles WITH the government preparing to roll out its third budget, the economy appears trapped between two competing imperatives: preserving fragile macroeconomic stability to avoid another balance-of-payments crisis and reviving growth to create jobs and alleviate poverty. While the government contin...
PIDE proposes Rs45,000 minimum wage
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), a state-owned think tank, has asked the government to increase the minimum wage by at least 12.5 per cent to Rs45,000 and ensure its rule-based enforcement, rather than a notional announcement, given the country’s economic conditions and inflationary pressures. “In a period marked by persistent inflationary pressures, food and energy shocks, labour market informality, and rising household vulnerability, minimum wage policy must evolv...