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Trump: Kickstarter for controversial movie he ‘doesn’t want you to see’ exceeds goal
A Kickstarter campaign created in support of a Donald Trump film “corporate America is scared of you to see” is gaining heat. Earlier this week, The Apprentice – a film starring Sebastian Stan as a younger version of the business tycoon – lost a key financial backer just one weekContinue Reading
Treasure trove of Roman silver coins buried during pirate attack unearthed on remote Italian island
Archaeologists have unearthed a hoard of Roman coins on the Italian island of Pantelleria in the Mediterranean Sea, shedding more light on the region’s ancient history. The 27 silver coins, dating from between 94 and 74BC, were found during restoration work at the historical site of the Acropolis of SantaContinue Reading
Union boss rages over betrayal of heroic fire fighters who fought Grenfell blaze
A major fire in Dagenham last month which had the same cause as the Grenfell Tower tragedy proves that fire fighters and the public are still at risk from a major blaze, a union boss has warned. Matt Wrack, the general secretary of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU), told TheContinue Reading
Landlords rush to sell amid fears of capital gains tax hike
The proportion of former rental properties entering the sales market has reached a record high, driven by landlords’ concerns over a potential rise in capital gains tax (CGT) in the forthcoming budget, according to property website Rightmove. Currently, 18% of properties for sale were previously rented out, compared to justContinue Reading
UK private sector economy outpaces expectations in August despite tax concerns
The UK’s private sector economy grew more rapidly than anticipated in August, with businesses expressing concerns over potential tax increases in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s upcoming first budget. The S&P Global composite purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 53.8 in August from 52.8 in July, surpassing analysts’ predictions of 53.4 andContinue Reading
Union leader gets behind Starmer’s Brexit deal in bid save the UK’s car industry
Union leaders have backed Keir Starmer’s planned ‘reset’ of Brexit and predicted that it will help save the British car industry. In an interview with The Independent, Paul Nowak, the general secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), said he “absolutely” believed the policy would keep manufacturing and other jobs inContinue Reading
Fired X-Men ’97 creator hits back at Marvel in OnlyFans post
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Beau DeMayo, the creator of the Marvel Animation series X-Men ‘97 who was fired inContinue Reading
The Poker Face of Business: Lessons for UK SMEs
In the high-stakes world of business, much like in poker, success often hinges on the ability to make strategic decisions under pressure, read the competition, and take calculated risks. For UK SMEs, these skills are not just advantageous—they are essential. As the UK’s largest business magazine for entrepreneurs, start-ups, andContinue Reading
The Urgent Need for Gambling Reform in the UK
The UK’s casino industry stands at a crossroads. Despite being a cornerstone of the leisure, hospitality, and tourism sectors, its potential is being hindered by outdated regulations. With online and offshore operators rapidly expanding their foothold and attracting a growing number of players, the need for comprehensive reform has neverContinue Reading
Dame Alison Rose on Leadership, Digital Transformation, Female Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability
Alison Rose, the former CEO of NatWest, made history as the first woman to lead a major UK bank. Now a senior adviser to the private equity firm Charterhouse, she is widely recognised for her commitment to female entrepreneurship and sustainability. Rose chaired the 2019 Alison Rose Review on FemaleContinue Reading