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Start-up boom or doom? How this year could spark the…
For many, the new year is a time to celebrate leaving the stress of our past behind – kickstarting a number of resolutions designed to spark a sense o
Treasury minister moves to reassure markets after UK borrowing costs…
Rachel Reeves will not break her promise to borrow money only for investment, even as gilt yields rose to their highest levels since the financial crisis, her d
Why are bond yields rising and how does it affect…
A bond is a bit like an IOU that can be traded in the financial markets.Governments generally spend more than they raise in tax so they borrow money to fill the
The UK’s biggest news media companies: New top 50 ranking…
The headquarters of top UK media company RELX. Picture: Google Streetview
UK Treasury forced to take questions from MPs as UK…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.A UK Treasury minister has been for
Rachel Reeves heads to China to build bridges, but a…
Rachel Reeves will fly with a delegation of City grandees to China this week as Labour seeks closer economic links with Beijing as part of its quest for growth.
Musk examines how to oust Starmer as UK prime minister…
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the worldElon Musk has privately discussed with
‘Trump 2.0″ looms large over the global economy
One industry that is likely to continue to be at the heart of global trade battles is electric vehicles. More than 10 million were made in China last year, and
M&S Christmas cheer hit by uncertain outlook for UK
The costs of higher wages and National Insurance tax changes coming in April will be passed on to consumers, it said.M&S chief executive Stuart Machin said:
Government backs businesses cutting carbon emissions
Businesses adopting innovative emissions-cutting projects supported with £51.9 million as part of Plan for Change to drive economic growth and rebuild Brit
Two power station owners to get more than £12m for…
Two gas power station owners will be paid more than £12m to supply just three hours of electricity on Wednesday evening after freezing weather led to some of t
City regulator vows to ease ‘burden’ on UK banks amid…
The Bank of England plans to slash the “reporting burden” on UK banks and allow insurers to make riskier investments without initial approval, as it comes u
