Interest rates hold steady
Plus, Asos warns staff over virtual meetings, Sainsbury's pays to get rid of its bank and the eye-watering economic boost of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
The UK’s 30-year investment shortfall
Plus, why Atom Bank is finding a four-day week “considerably less challenging” than hybrid working, Apple scraps buy now, pay later service and BYD's Euros triumph and struggles
SME funding gets a boost
Plus, Labour's EU trade plan, seasonal hiring plans and why the era of 'revenge spending' could be over
What the party manifestos mean for mid-sized businesses
Plus, Tesco sales on the rise, The Excel World Championships and Adidas's Euros ad
The untapped exporting potential of mid-sized firms
Plus, Labour releases its election manifesto, Elon Musk's bumper pay day comes closer and the power of 'divas'
Why cities outside London are key to the UK’s economic growth
Plus, economic growth flatlines, rents on the up, mortgage arrears at seven year high and a reality check on the UK's gender gap
Wage growth on the rise
Plus, female business leaders are backing Rachel Reeves, one in three Asda staff have been attacked at work and Roger Federer's inspirational commencement address
Manifesto week and the FCA under pressure
Plus, unemployment on the rise, The Body Shop rescue on the rocks and Apple unveiling its move into generative AI
The rise, fall and acquittal of Mike Lynch
Plus, Asda has a new owner,
the ECB cuts interest rates and Liverpool owner John Henry on that European Super League move
Promising economic news
Plus, the leader behind the company that aids global expansion, Nvidia more valuable than Apple and McDonald's loses Big Mac trademark
Meet the business leader helping companies expand to Africa
Bolaji Sofoluwe is a firm believer in the power of the continent to deliver prosperity for ambitious companies and local economies
Export tips for the next government
Plus, how social media is moving beyond clickbait, the decline in takeovers and the campaign that "pissed off" the public and made an icon
Why chronic short-termism is holding the UK back
Plus, discover your unknown superpower, Monzo's CEO speaks after its first profitable year, consumer spending slows and a tribute to a legend
The leader behind soon-to-be London-listed Shein
Plus, Britain's bizarre business names, Raspberry Pi listing update, shareholder revolts over pay and election coverage
Bookshelf: Rassie Erasmus – stories of life and rugby
We’ve scoured the autobiography of Rassie Erasmus for some of the lessons within it that you can apply to your organisation.
Ella Mills: Turning adversity into a plant-based powerhouse
Mills founded Deliciously Ella when she was at rock bottom and, while she has had a lot of success, there have been difficulties along the way
Inside Sir Martin Sorrell’s world: Strategies for building empires
Sir Martin Sorrell is a titan of the advertising world. We met at S4 Capital for an exclusive interview, talking empire building and more.
The art of business wargaming
Welcome to the world of business wargaming — a powerful tool used by companies to test strategies, foster innovative thinking, and reveal hidden threats
Inside the rise of Larry Ellison’s tech empire
Sukhendu Pal spent a decade at the heart of the database giant in its early days. Here he looks back at how a brilliant leader made Oracle an unstoppable force.
Understudy wisdom: Leadership lessons from renowned business duos
For every big name in business, there are understudies that act as sounding boards, confidants, and trusted ears. The world was reminded of the influence that a number two can have in life and business when Charlie Munger passed away just shy of his 100th birthday. We break down a few notable number twos and...
Advertising avenues to consider for business growth in 2024
Brand visibility is critical and in a digital age, there are hundreds of ways to choose from to get your message in front of a potential consumer. As we welcome a brand-spanking new year, we highlight some advertising avenues to think about in 2024. Podcast advertising With over 4 million podcast shows available and 53,000...
What does politics have in store for business in 2024?
Simon Danczuk, businessman, author, and former MP, looks ahead at the 2024 international chessboard, covering global events and their impact on UK business. November saw the Conservative government deliver their King’s Speech and Autumn Statement for the year ahead. The former is where King Charles is tasked with reading to Parliament a list of what...
How the history of ice cream highlights the importance of IP protection
The year is 1920, in a small sweetshop in Iowa, a young boy stares at a shelf with a frustrated look. He asks the store’s owner for an ice cream, then changes his mind and asks for a chocolate bar instead. The owner asked the boy why he didn’t buy both. The boy exclaims, “I...
Disrupting the disruptors: Lessons from 5 businesses that failed to adapt to change
“Learning and innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow.” – William Pollard It’s not easy being a business leader. No matter the size of your business, disruption is the goal but it’s around every corner. What separates Blockbuster from Netflix,...