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Who are Britain’s top business power couples?

From Specsavers to Lush and Sushi Daily, we rank the companies built by couples

Rob Watts

Construction site of building new house

How to lead a not-for-profit organisation

In our latest podcast, we speak to not one but four chief executives about why they swapped big business for running housing associations and how to build effective teams

Graham Ruddick

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Learning to value the present is vital when future goals obsess us

In a fast-paced world that rewards doing over being, Jake Humphrey reflects on the importance of living in the present

Jake Humphrey

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John Cleese’s guide to creativity and how it can transform your business

Comic genius John Cleese has some straight-talking advice on how to unlock your creativity and boost your business

Josh Dornbrack

My Business Leader Secret - Fraser Smeaton, co-founder of MorphCostumes

MorphCostumes CEO: Learn to build trust quickly

Fraser Smeaton, co-founder and CEO of MorphCostumes, explains how a formative experience from his youth helped him succeed in business

Dougal Shaw

Thomas Tuchel Announced As New England Manager

English football needs a CEO factory

The appointment of a German to the role of manager of the England men's team offers a lesson in why it's important to develop and train leaders of the future

Graham Ruddick

UK deputy prime minister Angela Rayner

Labour’s workers’ rights reforms risk harming those they seek to protect

The well-intentioned reforms could discourage employers from taking chances on inexperienced candidates, says Szu Ping Chan

Szu Ping Chan

Mark Slack

How Mark Slack built a multi-billion business

In our latest podcast, we hear the story behind CMR Surgical, a robotics business valued at more than £2.3bn

Graham Ruddick

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump debate

Starmer’s mission of economic growth hinges on outcome of US election

The UK's prime minister and foreign secretary face a complex diplomatic challenge in building or rebuilding ties with the 47th US president

Steven Swinford

My Business Leader Secret - Eran Zinman, co-founder of Monday.com

Monday.com co-CEO: Failing is part of our success

The co-founder and co-CEO of Monday.com explains how an appreciation of failure has driven him to build a multi-billion-dollar company.

Dougal Shaw

Volkswagen's "Ugly is only skin-deep" advert is an example of The Praftfall effect

How to use behavioural science to boost your growth

Behavioural expert Richard Shotton gives a masterclass on how to exploit the innate bias of humans and how you can benefit from The Pratfall effect

Sarah Vizard

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An update from our editor-in-chief

Plus, Poppy Gustafsson appointed investment minister, UK economy grows again, 140-plus AIM-listed companies pen open letter to Reeves and Elon Musk unveils Tesla robotaxi
Richard Harpin

Ask Richard: How to combine bricks, clicks and paper

Richard Harpin, the founder of HomeServe and Growth Partner and owner of Business Leader, answers your burning business questions
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves leave after an interview at the London Stock Exchange

£25bn tax rise needed to avoid austerity

Plus, businesses given leeway to increase exec pay, how private equity ate Britain and Wimbledon says goodbye to line judges
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Artificial inclusion: How AI is reshaping the workplace

Zara Nanu explores how occupational segregation and uneven access to education could exacerbate gender disparities

Zara Nanu

Rightmove website with logo

How Rightmove became such a hot property

Plus, ad watchdog cracks down on broadband firms, Shein sales hit £1.5bn, KPMG and Natwest rejoin the CBI and how Rightmove became such a hot property
Gold, silver and bronze medals are displayed on a custom-designed trunk by Louis Vuitton for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Why second place deserves more credit in sport – and life

Whether it’s football, gymnastics, tennis or life, true greatness often comes from embracing near-wins and losses alike, says Jake Humphrey

Jake Humphrey

John Lewis and partners store front sign

John Lewis removes CEO position

Plus, grocery prices climb, BP abandons green targets, the scandal of food waste and business lessons distilled from bourbon
Fawn Weaver

Uncle Nearest: Business lessons distilled from bourbon

Fawn Weaver has built a global whiskey brand from scratch, and she’s distilled some important business lessons along the way

Dougal Shaw

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Fear of failure won’t stop the risk-takers

Plus, pension funds renew attack on London Stock Exchange, new “titans of Wall Street” Jane Street under the microscope and Budget looming over jobs market
My Business Leader Secret - Julie Chen, CEO of Cheeky Panda

Cheeky Panda CEO: ‘Wear your brand’ to stand out

Julie Chen, co-founder and CEO of Cheeky Panda, on how to make an impact with potential customers and investors

Dougal Shaw

Microphone, laptop and on air lamp on the table

CEOs turn to podcasts to control their message

Plus, retail footfall improves for first time in over a year, Labour commits to green clusters and the new watchdog for workers will need "real teeth"
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The role of technology in reviving the UK economy

While the government plans to prioritise economic expansion through a modern industrial strategy, digital adoption remains a key hurdle

Emma Jones

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

OpenAI’s £5bn funding raise

Plus, BoE hints at lowering interest rates, Starling Bank “shockingly lax” and Tesco sales rise