TfL staff on £100k+ salaries triples to 548
The number of Transport for London employees earning over £100,000 has soared from 151 to 548 in three years. TfL cites inflation, backdated pay, and overtime as key drivers. Discover the full breakdown.
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Business confidence ticks up after Autumn Budget
Lloyds Bank reports a 10-point rise in business confidence by end-2025, with construction sector optimism hitting a yearly high. Discover the mixed economic signals and hiring trends.
Private Sector Downturn Forecast to Drag into Spring 2026
UK business leaders warn of a prolonged private sector slump until Spring 2026, driven by pre-Budget investment freezes and hiring pauses. Explore the CBI data and economic impacts.
CBI: UK private sector downturn deepens in 2026
A CBI survey of 900+ firms shows a sharp private sector downturn as 2026 begins, with falling output and hiring freezes. Discover the data and business leaders' warnings.
Pubs and Restaurants Face Business Rates Surge
New analysis reveals business rates for UK pubs, restaurants and hotels are set to almost double by 2028, adding over £32,000 per property, despite a government-promised tax cut. Industry backlash grows.
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader in £2.7bn law firm merger
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft plan a mega-merger to create a £2.7bn legal giant. Discover the details and what it means for the global legal market.
UK economy shrinks ahead of Rachel Reeves's budget
Official figures show the UK economy contracted in October, with public borrowing higher than forecast in November. Get the latest on GDP and the fiscal outlook.
UK Government Borrowing Overshoots Expectations in November
UK public sector borrowing reached £11.7bn in November, surpassing City forecasts. Year-on-year borrowing fell due to higher tax receipts from NI changes. Read the full analysis.
274 Chelsea Creek homes approved despite fatigue
Kensington and Chelsea Council greenlights 274-home Lots Road South scheme, including 118 affordable homes, amid resident concerns over two decades of building works.
Saudi 2034 World Cup stadium plans face delays
Saudi Arabia's ambitious 2034 World Cup stadium projects are experiencing delays and cost-cutting, with architects asked to redesign expensive plans. Read the latest on the budget pressures.
City Hotels Hit by 135% Business Rates Hike
Hotels in London's Square Mile face an average 135% rise in business rates from April 2026, sparking a major feud between the hospitality sector and the Treasury. Discover which venues are hardest hit.
Council ignored warnings on builder before firm collapsed
Westminster City Council continued to contract a financially unstable builder, Geoffrey Osborne, which later collapsed, leaving homes unfinished and costing taxpayers an extra £27.5m. Discover the full investigation.
EIB bosses stay cautious on hiring despite 2026 boom
Top executives at the European Investment Bank signal a continued hiring freeze for 2025, even as a major dealmaking surge is predicted for 2026. Explore the strategic reasons behind the caution.
Services Sector Job Losses Continue as UK Growth Rebounds
The UK services sector saw further job losses in December, despite a rebound in business activity and rising client confidence. Analysts warn of intense cost pressures and a sluggish economic outlook. Read the full analysis.
Public Sector Jobs & Pay Growth Outstrip Private Firms
Official data reveals a widening gap: public sector employment and wages surge while private sector faces decline. Explore the political fallout and reform pledges.
Fury as Pubs Hit by Huge Business Rates Rises
UK publicans voice fury at Chancellor's business rates changes, with bills set to skyrocket by up to 126%. Landlords warn of closures, job cuts, and price hikes as the hospitality sector reels.
HS2: A Decade of Disruption and Soaring Costs
Ten years on from its proposal, we walk the route of the HS2 high-speed rail line to uncover the real impact on communities, landscapes, and the project's spiralling budget. Discover the stories behind the world's most expensive railway.
Is the AI Investment Bubble About to Burst?
Financial analysts and tech insiders debate whether the massive investment in artificial intelligence is a sustainable boom or a bubble poised to burst. Listen to the full podcast analysis.
Regulators Scrap Rulebook to Boost Building Societies
UK regulators have torn up the rulebook for building societies, removing key lending limits to drive growth. Discover how this deregulation will impact mutuals and the housing market.
Construction Suffers Sharpest Slowdown Since Covid Lockdown
UK construction activity contracted at its fastest pace since May 2020 in November, with the PMI hitting 39.4. Experts suggest budget uncertainty skewed the data. Read the full analysis.
Construction suffers worst downturn in over five years
New data reveals a severe slump in UK construction, with the PMI hitting 39.4. This rapid decline poses a major challenge to Labour's 1.5m homes target. Read the full analysis.
London is world's second-best tech hub, study finds
London has climbed to second place in a global ranking of top tech centres, narrowly missing the top spot to Zurich. Discover the key drivers behind the capital's rise and which cities made the top ten.
Victoria to cut 4,000 public service jobs in $2.3bn savings plan
The Victorian government announces a major public sector overhaul, aiming to cut 4,000 jobs and save $2.3bn. Find out which departments are affected and the impact on services.
Labour Defends 'Jobs for Mates' Review Findings
The Labour government faces criticism after failing to adopt key recommendations from its own review into public sector appointments. Read the full analysis of the political fallout.
Report slams 'jobs for mates' culture on public boards
A damning review finds appointments to government boards routinely abused, looking like 'nepotism'. The Albanese government unveils new rules but rejects key recommendations.
Readers debate Rachel Reeves' Budget impact
Metro readers share mixed reactions to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget, debating tax burdens, NHS spending, and the nation's economic future. Join the conversation.
The 3,000 Unsung Heroes Who Built the Empire State Building
A new book reveals the forgotten stories of the 3,000 daredevil workers who built the Empire State Building in just 13 months, defying death daily. Discover their history.
Hong Kong high-rise fire: 13 arrested, death toll 151
Hong Kong police arrest 13 over deadly Wang Fuk Court fire, with 151 dead and 40 missing. Substandard materials and failed alarms cited in city's worst blaze since 1948.
A&O Shearman's top staff take home £43m after merger
Senior figures at the newly merged law giant A&O Shearman shared a £43.3m payout in the year following its creation. Discover the financial details and strategic implications.
PFI NHS Buildings: Design Flaws & High Costs
Architect Martin Cook warns against repeating PFI mistakes for NHS buildings, citing poor design quality and escalating maintenance costs. Learn why this procurement model failed.
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