Healey’s state pension shield could create ‘messy £200m cliff edge’
The Treasury’s plans to shield low-income pensioners from income tax could lead to a “messy” cliff edge and a ballooning bill for future governments, a former pensions minister has warned. Chancellor John Healey will use his maiden Autumn Budget this
Oxford Street pedestrianisation is a win for London
The pedestrianisation of Oxford Street will create a new a public realm where it is anticipated that people will enjoy the new space, stay longer and spend more, says Andrew Busby The pedestrianisation of Oxford Street is the most radical
Traders are looking on the bright side despite last week’s carnage in tech stocks
Talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran are ongoing, and the credit ratings agency Moody’s left France’s credit rating unchanged from before the riots.
AI agents are shopping like never before—and tools like Mastercard’s ‘Pay for Machines’ could turbocharge the trend
The sudden emergence of personal agents like Muse is a "turning point" for agentic commerce, Mastercard's Head of Product says.
Andy Burnham doesn’t listen to anyone but himself
Burnham strives to appear inclusive but he ignores the voice of industry and defence. Signs are emerging that this is a government which doesn’t listen at all, says Eliot Wilson This week will see Chancellor John Healey deliver his Budget.
How they fumbled the cola wars: Pepsi generates twice the revenue of Coca-Cola, yet its market cap is only half as big
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What New Research Tells us About why Women in Fintech Hold Back
New research suggests stereotypes and vague promotion criteria contribute to the confidence gap in fintech, highlighting how women and employers can make career progression more transparent. The post What New Research Tells us About why Women in Fintech Hold Back appeared