Night fever: why it’s time to stop treating nightlife as culture’s unruly sibling
Despite contributing significantly to the UK economy, Sophie Brownlee argues that the nightlife economy has been forgotten for too long.
Challenges for Harper as he prepares to take on the RMT
Lars Patrick Berg | 10th November 2022 | Comment
New Transport Minister Mark Harper faces a daunting inbox of challenges as he settles into his new role
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The real lesson of the Iran war energy crisis – learn from the last one.
As war in Iran shocks global oil prices, trade bodies argue that the UK should recognise the importance of renewable energy sources - and begin investing in them.
The Pope vs Trump: Is the Vatican becoming a new super-power ?
With a new American pope, William Cash investigates the global power dynamics behind the throne of St Peter.
Time’s up for the lobby industry, says Alastair McCapra
Why reform of UK lobbying rules is urgently required, says Alastair McCapra, CEO of CIPR
The importance of sovereign defence capability in an uncertain world
As uncertainty spreads across the continent, now more than ever the UK should learn the value of sovereign defence capability, says John Howie MBE
Business rates are broken. Here is how we fix them.
Business rates are not just a spreadsheet-style economic problem, they are having serious effects on our high streets, writes Ros Morgan
Pagefield and WPI’s merger throws into question the boutique PA firm model
As the two firms face a merger, the question over the longevity of the boutique firm is put under the spotlight.
Reeves has opened the door to EU realignment – here’s how it can go further for fintechs
The Chancellor has hinted that closer ties with the EU are on the table. But fintech companies want something more concrete, warns Philip Belamant
Toby Young’s House of Lords Diary
With invitations coming in to speak at the 2026 autumn party conference season, freedom of speech campaigner Toby Young reflects on his political status 'upgrade' from hack to
The care sector is the government’s best bet for growth.
At a time when birth rates are falling, Erin Mansell argues that the government has repeatedly overlooked its golden goose - the care sector.
