Solicitor struck off for falsifying timesheets
A solicitor has been removed from the Roll after claiming she worked 28 hours a day to qualify for a £70,000 bonus. Discover the full details of the tribunal's ruling.
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Clifford Chance's best-paid partner got £7m last year
The highest-earning partner at magic circle law firm Clifford Chance was paid over £7m last year, new filings show. Explore the firm's financial performance and partner pay structure.
UK charities face funding crisis and rising demand
Britain's voluntary sector is struggling with a severe financial crunch, rising costs, and falling donations as demand for services soars. Can Labour's 'covenant' offer a lifeline?
One UK Pub Closed Daily in 2025 Amid Cost Crisis
New data reveals 366 British pubs were lost in 2025 due to soaring costs and tax burdens. Industry leaders warn of a 'wake-up call' for communities. Read the full analysis.
UK investment lags G7, raising business confidence fears
New ONS data reveals UK investment at just 18.6% of GDP, ranking last in the G7. Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism as private sector hesitates. Read the full analysis.
Ilex Capital hedge fund pays top earner £78m
Former Citadel traders' London hedge fund, Ilex Capital, paid its highest-earning partner £78m last year as assets surged. Discover the fund's remarkable performance and key figures.
Rolls-Royce Boss Set for £100m Record Payday
Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic could receive a share award worth over £100m following the engineering giant's dramatic turnaround. Discover how the FTSE 100 firm's value soared.
Independent Pubs Face Extinction by 2035
Britain's independent pubs are closing at a record rate, blaming soaring costs and tax policy, while major chains report record sales. Could your local be next?
Shared Parental Leave Policy Fails After Decade
A decade after its launch, shared parental leave has failed to deliver promised culture change. Experts reveal a 'lost decade' as fewer than 1 in 60 public sector workers share leave. Discover why the policy is a 'monumental dud'.
Obituary: Edward Welsh, journalist and comms director, 63
Tributes paid to Edward Welsh, a national newspaper journalist who moved into public sector communications after an inspiring stint at the Carter Centre. Read his remarkable career journey.
Dungeons & Dragons cafe transforms London's hospitality sector
RPG Taverns, a Dungeons & Dragons specialist venue in Elephant and Castle, is turning over up to £35k a month. Discover how fantasy role-play is reviving London's nightlife and offering a new model for socialising.
Pinsent Masons' best-paid partner sees remuneration fall to £1.27m
The highest-earning partner at law firm Pinsent Masons received £1.27m last year, a significant drop from £1.7m, as firm profits softened. Discover the financial details and strategic outlook.
2025 Legal Year: Mergers, AI & Justice System Crisis
From the rise of transatlantic law giants and AI reshaping fees to a crumbling justice system, we review the seismic shifts that defined the UK legal sector in 2025. Discover the key trends.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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