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How Monzo became a £4bn business
When TS Anil took over as boss of Monzo, the digital bank was criticised for not having a business model. Now it is worth £4bn
What Taylor Swift and Oasis can teach us about the economy
Plus, building one of the world's most successful retailers, house prices trending up and inheritance tax knock on effect
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Is it time to stop measuring productivity by time?
Plus, OpenAI to launch breakthrough AI tool, Tesco loses “fire and rehire” legal battle and Vodafone and Three merger under threat
Shattering glass ceilings: The life and legacy of Dame Stephanie Shirley
From escaping the Holocaust as a child refugee to founding a groundbreaking tech company, Dame Stephanie Shirley's life is a testament to resilience, innovation and philanthropy
High street malaise
Plus, UK data centres classified as critical national infrastructure, Starbucks' new CEO lays out turnaround plans, is ‘founder mode’ or ‘manager mode’ better and why Britain stopped buying mobile phones
A marketing masterclass from Serie A
In this episode of the Business Leader podcast, we get a marketing masterclass from the man tasked with making the top Italian football league the best in the world
The biggest challenge Britain faces is keeping its success stories here
There is a scale-up difficulty as fundraising gets harder, but companies also need to feel loved, says economics expert Szu Ping Chan
Expect a frenetic autumn as Labour gets set for three game-changing events
Radical reforms to workers’ rights, a rousing party conference and a tax-raising Budget will dominate
Wages take a hit
Plus, PM urged to raise taxes or rein in the state, Apple told by EU to pay £11bn in tax, online platforms more popular than TV for news and how Serie A is taking on the Premier League
Santander cracks down on hybrid working
Plus, Softbank gives an insight into its investment mindset, John Lewis chair Sharon White: ‘I always ask, what’s the upside?’ and how to not overhire
How an economist optimises their morning routine
Plus, UK needs £1tn investment for a decade to reach 3 per cent annual growth, Poppy Gustafsson to leave Darktrace and Ticketmaster “dynamic pricing” of Oasis tickets under investigation
From founder to leader: How to let go and empower your team for greater success
As a leader, your most important job evolves from doing everything yourself to empowering your team to excel
Private sector grows faster than expected in August
Plus, Volvo abandons plan to sell only EVs by 2030, Amazon's Alexa to get a revamp and the world’s call centre capital is gripped by AI fever – and fear
How do you start again after losing your business?
The Business Leader podcast looks at the story behind Sir Rocco Forte's billion-pound businesses
Another Nvidia wobble stokes AI bubble fear
Plus, day one employment rights concerns, "tax road map" for business promise, why 10,000 hours is a lie and the surprising ingredient of the truly great
The surprising ingredient of the truly great
While talent often takes centre stage in discussions about success in sports and business, it is far from the whole story, explains Catherine Baker
Commuting: The office return nemesis
Plus, retail sales grow, VW considering closing factories in Germany for the first time, how to build hype with a waitlist and a look at sonic branding
Learning to lead: Transforming a legacy business
Clare Elford, the chief executive of Clue Software, tells the story of how she learnt to lead
How to tap the power of neurodiverse talent
Despite the growing recognition of the value of diversity, neurodiversity remains an overlooked aspect in many workplaces, says Niki Turner-Harding
Rupert Murdoch plots takeover of Rightmove
Plus, Ryanair considers a move into package holidays, dynamic pricing under investigation after Oasis ticket complains and how to write the perfect CV
Rethinking management: The story of Jellyfish’s non-hierarchical model
Jellyfish co-founder Rob Pierre explains how he pioneered a system that ripped up traditional ways of managing and promoting people in favour of something more equitable
Nvidia record sales…disappoint?
Plus, Etoro boss says the UK gov should do more to help companies float, the growth story of Biscuiteers and Y Combinator has unveiled its latest intake