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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.
TNT Sports loses Champions League and rugby rights
TNT Sports suffers a double blow as it loses UK rights to the Champions League and international rugby. Analysis reveals the broadcaster's strategy to balance the books and future challenges.
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.
Cricket and Rugby Union Surge in UK Popularity
New EY research reveals cricket and rugby union have surged into the UK's top 10 most popular sports, signalling a shift in fan engagement. Discover the full rankings and insights.
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.
Britain's flawed sports investment model needs a rethink
Britain invests heavily in sport but treats funding as charity, not a catalyst for growth. Discover the shift needed towards sustainable clubs and unlocking £500m in unclaimed Gift Aid.
Premium Whisky: The Perfect Gift and Investment Guide
Discover why premium whisky is the standout gift of 2025. From Hackstons' Knightsbridge store to rare cask investments, our guide covers how to give a legacy. Explore now.
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.
Clean energy investment hits lowest level in almost a decade
Investors warn of 'deep structural issues' causing a slump in solar and wind farm investment, threatening Australia's 2030 renewable energy targets. Read the full analysis.
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.
Young NZ Farmers Struggle with Land Ownership
Young farmers in New Zealand face impossible barriers to land ownership despite feeding the nation. Discover the human stories behind the statistics and what's being done.
Hackney demands rent control powers after price surge
Labour-run Hackney Council petitions government for rent cap powers as borough sees 49% rent rise since 2010. Could this be the solution to London's housing crisis?
Hospitality sector betrayed by business rates overhaul
UK hospitality faces a devastating stealth tax as a promised 5p business rates cut hides massive bill increases. Pubs and restaurants warn of closures and price hikes.
Tech Jargon Invades Women's Basketball with Project B
Analysis of Project B's launch reveals how tech investment jargon is draining the humanity from sport. Explore the impact on women's basketball and beyond.
Sports Quiz: Ashes Defeats, Arsenal Goals & Medals
Challenge your sports knowledge with our weekly quiz. Covering cricket's Ashes, Arsenal's goals, Deaflympics medals, and major events in football, rugby, and motor sport. Take the test now!
3.7 Million Compete for 38,100 Chinese Civil Service Posts
A record 3.7 million applicants in China are competing for just 38,100 civil service roles, highlighting a major shift towards job security amid economic uncertainty. Discover the driving forces behind this trend.
Tate staff strike over pay amid food bank use
Tate gallery staff begin week-long strike over pay dispute as workers reveal reliance on food banks. Union demands fair wages for cultural sector employees.
US Banks Announce Major UK Expansion Projects
JP Morgan unveils a new £3bn Canary Wharf headquarters as Goldman Sachs expands in Birmingham, signalling a major vote of confidence in the UK economy. Discover the details.
UAE's Financial Rise: FinTech and Sustainability Lead
Abu Dhabi Finance Week positions UAE as global financial hub with dual focus on FinTech innovation and sustainable finance. Discover how digital assets and green capital shape economic future.
Budget: Lower Business Rates for Retail & Hospitality
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces permanently lower business rates for retail and hospitality, funded by higher levies on online giants' warehouses. Will it save the high street?
Mercury13 in advanced talks for Spanish women's club
Juan Mata-backed Mercury13 is negotiating a stake in Spanish club Levante Badalona as part of its $100m mission to boost female football ownership. Discover the latest sports investment news.
Australia's public sector faces 5% budget savings search
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms departments must identify savings from low-priority spending, denying major job cuts while facing Coalition criticism over election promises.
US Broker StoneX Expands Into London Hedge Fund Market
American financial giant StoneX launches ambitious London expansion targeting mid-sized hedge funds with prime brokerage services. Discover how this move shakes up the City.
24 English universities at risk of market exit within year
MPs learn 50 higher education providers face market exit risk, with 24 institutions potentially stopping degrees within 12 months. Smaller colleges most vulnerable.
London Tourist Tax Threatens Hospitality Collapse
Central London Alliance warns proposed tourist tax could shutter businesses and damage London's competitiveness. Industry leaders demand rethink of economically harmful policy.
Labour MP: Budget could force founders out of UK
A Labour MP joins industry leaders in warning the Budget could crush UK tech growth and force founders abroad. Calls grow to replace the Enterprise Investment Scheme with more generous tax relief.
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