Category: Economy
The only answers to over-tourism are prices or queues
Major tourism sites are becoming over crowded as a result of rational herd behaviour. The inevitable result will be charges or…
The Debate: should we release female prisoners to make space for men?
Could an answer to the prison overcrowding crisis be to let out women offenders? Two writers go head to head Yes:…
Susannah Streeter: investors are bracing for tax rises
The Notebook, where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today financial commentator Susannah Streeter takes the pen Usually, at…
What are we to make of John Healey? Time will tell.
Who exactly is in charge of this government’s economic policy? In a bid to find out, I’ve tasked two of our…
Donald Trump is creeping towards a shrewd sanctions policy
President Trump is shifting toward a more solidly pro-Ukraine position which, while welcome, will require careful calibration to mitigate potential global…
Exclusive: Blackstone set to back AI ‘droid’ firm at $3.5bn valuation
Blackstone is weighing a fresh funding injection for Nvidia-backed artificial intelligence firm Factory in a deal likely to value the coding…
Iran war could ‘halt growth’ across UK economy
The Iran war could “halt growth” in the UK economy as the success of Andy Burnham and John Healey’s economic management…
City trading ‘higher than thought’, FCA believes
Trading volumes in London are up to three times higher in value than thought after so-called “dark trading” is taken into…
Healey revives ‘price-gouging’ threat as cost of living options narrow
Chancellor John Healey has revived threats against retailers over profiteering as his cost of living options have narrowed due to problems…
