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Rachel Reeves is under mounting pressure from senior policymakers and economists to target wealthier pensioners and homeowners with new taxes as she seeks to stabilise the public finances ahead of November’s Budget. In a letter to the Chancellor, signatories including Lord Gus O’Donnell, the former cabinet secretary, and Lord Jim O’Neill, the former Treasury minister, argued that the government should …

BMW’s UK motor finance division has sharply increased the money set aside to cover potential compensation for drivers mis-sold car loans, allocating nearly £207 million in provisions. The move underscores the growing cost of the industry-wide scandal as regulators prepare a formal redress scheme. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is expected to outline shortly how it will compensate millions of …

The UK risks a “long, slow death” of its economic engines if businesses continue to trail international rivals in adopting artificial intelligence, according to Matt Clifford, the prime minister’s former AI adviser. Clifford, who also chairs the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (Aria), said Britain is guilty of “dangerous complacency” despite its reputation as a hub for technology and innovation. …

The US has collected $1.36 billion in tariffs on British exports in just four months, six times more than in the same period last year, highlighting the toll of President Donald Trump’s duties on UK manufacturers. According to estimates from the US International Trade Commission, American buyers of British goods paid significantly more in tariffs between April and July than …

Casinos have never been without data to remain profitable; however, the manner in which they collect and utilise the data has undergone a significant transformation. Live statistics can now allow operators to monitor what is going on the gaming floor or on an online platform in real-time. This stream of information constantly shows which games are drawing players, how long …

Fedi Semaan grew up in Prospect, a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. Raised in a Lebanese-Australian family, he was surrounded by two worlds: the heritage of his parents and the modern city around him. “From a young age, I was sketching, experimenting with lettering, and playing with design,” he recalls. Traditional Lebanese calligraphy sat side by side with the clean …

Turkey remains one of the world’s leading destinations for dental tourism, attracting patients from the UK, EU, U.S., and beyond. In 2025, international visitors are choosing Turkey for dental implants, Hollywood Smiles, crowns, and veneers at prices up to 70% lower than Western clinics. With cutting-edge technology, transparent pricing, and multilingual care, these ten clinics stand out for their reputation, …

How Delivery-Only Kitchens and Honest Feedback Shape Growth Grounded in practical support to restaurants, CloudKitchens has grown into a delivery kitchen operator that provides restaurateurs with the demand of consumers without the cost of a dining room. By providing kitchens with water, gas, energy, and hoods, coupled with a reliable facility, this company gives food businesses the function to meet …

Leslie Nelson is a private equity and energy executive with over 25 years of global business experience, including more than 15 years working across Africa. A British citizen with Ghanaian roots, he has built his career at the intersection of finance, infrastructure, and energy. Nelson began in investment banking at Merrill Lynch and UBS before moving to SES Americom (former …

Priya Morioka, born in India, has become a prominent figure in cross-cultural communication and business leadership. She serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Global Language Connections, an organization she co-founded to bridge communication gaps through culturally competent language services. Morioka has an impressive career spanning multiple continents, having worked with major companies such as General Mills, Schwan’s Foods, Whirlpool, …