10 h. ago FCA boss highlights issue of young people turning to crypto for investments

Financial Conduct Authority boss Nikhil Rathi said people risked losing their money.

Economics

10 h. ago ‘Healthy debate’ needed around risks and benefits of drive for growth – FCA boss

Nikhil Rathi highlighted how growth could benefit people and businesses long-term, but also said ‘one or two more things’ could go wrong.

Events

39 h. ago Fintech can be a powerhouse helping to drive the UK's economic growth

The UK attracted $3.6 billion in fintech investment in 2024 and now accounts for over 11% of global investment in the sector

Economics

7 d. ago PIP disability benefits cuts live: Liz Kendall set to slash DWP spending risking Labour fury

A package of reforms to sickness and disability benefits is set to be signed off today by Sir Keir Starmer's Government which could cut billions but has led to Labour backbench anger

Events

8 d. ago From contactless limits to mortgages: What plans to cut red tape mean for your wallet

The Government is aiming to reduce duplication by different bodies and help drive economic growth

Politics

8 d. ago What could the Government’s plans to ‘cut red tape’ mean for households?

The Government is aiming to reduce duplication by different bodies and help drive economic growth.

Politics

8 d. ago Qinetiq affected by UK and US contract delays despite defence boom

The Farnborough-based company added that it is launching a restructuring of its US business to help drive growth.

Politics

9 d. ago Welfare claimants to be given 'right to try' work without risk of losing their benefits as part of Labour's overhaul

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is expected to announce legislation to introduce a 'right to try guarantee' for those on health-related benefits.

Economics

9 d. ago Disabled people to get ‘right to try’ work without risk of losing benefits

In an attempt to stave off a growing Labour rebellion, the government has offered up a concession in its plan to slash the welfare bill

Events

9 d. ago Disabled to get ‘right to try’ work without risk of losing benefits

The Government is expected to announce a series of reforms aimed at cutting the welfare bill in the coming days.

Events

1 week ago Crispin Odey makes courtroom visit to Staley case over Epstein ties

Appearance by hedge fund founder comes as ex-Barclays boss tries to overturn FCA ban and fine

Events

1 week ago Tennent’s owner C&C teases ‘exciting plans’ as new boss looks to drive growth

“We have invested in our brands and achieved market share value growth for Tennent’s in both the on and off trade”

Politics

1 week ago Prince Andrew was told Epstein saw Staley as close friend, court hears

FCA presents email evidence it claims shows bank boss and child sex offender were like ‘family’Prince Andrew was among a number of high-profile contacts of Jeffrey Epstein who were told that the child sex offender considered the former Barclays boss Jes Staley to be a close friend and like “family”, a court has heardA package of emails presented at the upper tribunal in London marked the first time that the prince was explicitly mentioned in the case launched by Staley in hopes of overturning a lifetime ban from working in the City. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Giving blood could offer surprising health benefits and 'cut cancer risk'

A new study suggests giving blood causes beneficial genetic changes in our blood cells

Events

2 w. ago RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS: Here's who you MUST target, Chancellor, to make us invest

Whatever reason you're investing - or could be convinced to - I'd guess it's not to drive economic growth. Yet, that's precisely what the Chancellor wants us to do.

Events

2 w. ago DWP benefits most at risk of facing 'painful cuts' as part of major overhaul

According to reports, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is expected to make a series of "politically painful" cuts designed to reduce the "huge growth" in the UK's health-related benefits spend

Events

2 w. ago Trump's erratic trade policies are baffling businesses, threatening investment and economic growth

President Donald Trump’s ever-changing, on-again, off-again tariff war with America’s three biggest trading partners – Mexico, Canada and China — is baffling businesses and causing them to delay or cancel the investments that help drive economic growth

Economics

2 w. ago New government backed review set to help UK small businesses unlock growth opportunity

The Willow Review is a new independent review which aims to show how sustainability is financially beneficial for the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses, by demonstrating how adopting sustainable practices can drive profitability, innovation, and long-term growth.

Politics

2 w. ago Government to invest £55m in Scottish port to drive offshore wind growth

The money will support the Port of Cromarty Firth to become the first in the UK to make floating offshore wind infrastructure on site and at scale.

Economics

3 w. ago Millions of benefit claimants have five weeks left to act or risk losing payments

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is currently working to scrap six legacy benefits and move everyone onto Universal Credit - the first to be axed is Tax Credits which will be closed for good in April

Economics