According to an analysis by the Labour party, industries most affected by the UK's delayed reopening will need to find almost £50mn to cover wages once the government's furlough scheme is cut back on July 1. Hospitality, culture and arts businesses...
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26th Aug 2026 | Updated at 02:08pm 26th Aug 2026
Nearly half of Britons believe wealthy have a duty to give to charity
Almost half of the British public believe high-net-worth individuals have a duty to donate to charity, according to new research unveiled at the third Giving and Impact Summit, where more than 140 philanthropists, wealth advisers, business leaders...
Former RAF pilot steers CAB through turbulent turnaround
A former Royal Air Force fighter pilot who once flew Tornado jets at supersonic speeds is now navigating a different kind of high-pressure environment: the financial markets.Neeraj Kapur, 60, chief executive of CAB Payments, is leading a turnaround...
An anti-corruption watchdog has said that UK ministers could be banned from lobbying for up to five years after leaving office, and also face possible penalties if found breaking rules. Chair of the committee on standards in public life, and...
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has reportedly refused to extend the furlough scheme despite repeated pleas from businesses. The coronavirus job support scheme...
The British economy has grown by 2.3 per cent in April – the highest monthly rise since last July. The bounce back comes after coronavirus restrictions...
UK manufacturers reported growing at a record pace in May, according to a survey that will add to reasons for economic optimism. The poll of hundreds of...
The Boris Johnson-led UK government has convened a new workers' watchdog to take over protecting the rights of workers. The new body will be responsible...
The Bank of England has warned that the rise of digital currencies could lead to a flood of withdrawals from high-street banks, risking financial stability,...
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has sought another six month's protection for coronavirus-hit firms from being evicted for not paying rent. The organisation, which represents 190,000 businesses said firms which have to remain fully...
