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
Economy & Policy
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
Why you need a mentor
After navigating years of economic turbulence, business owners are finding renewed optimism, thanks largely to the support of co-founders, mentors, and coaches
Interest rate cut to 5%
Plus, CrowdStrike sued over global outage, the power of taking time off, Bill Ackman withdraws IPO despite “enormous investor interest” and people are not happy about Olympic selfies
The ageing economy is the big trend to watch
As Britain's population ages and birth rates decline, the sustainability of the state pension and NHS is in jeopardy
The reality check: Starmer’s initial days in number 10
Steven Swinford breaks down the challenge ahead for the country's new prime minister
Is this the most important business in Europe?
Plus, Britain set to miss 2030 clean power targets, chancellor aiming to woo US investors and exited Carpetright founder strikes rescue deal
Biden steps down and Britain’s billion-pound businesses
Plus, Biden steps down, company financial distress on the rise and the IMF issues the chancellor a stern warning
Graphcore sold and Biden rattled
Plus, Rachel Reeves to form new council of economic advisers, UK business distress fastest rising in Europe and Rio Tinto is wargaming a massive takeover
UK economy grows faster than expected
Plus, FCA overhauls listings regime, UK overtakes India as the world’s third-largest venture capital market and British tycoon closing in on a deal for The Body Shop
Wage rises: A boost or brake on the economy?
Countries including the UK and US are increasing the legal minimum wage, but they must beware the dangers for businesses and employment
The quest for economic growth
Sir Keir Starmer is betting the house on economic growth. If it doesn't win that bet the likely next government will face a tough choice on taxes and spending
Britain, it’s time to make some tough decisions
When decision-makers stop making decisions, they're done. As the general election approaches, Britain must make the tough choices, not defer them
Smart firms needed smarter support to grow
Business support technology is evolving quickly, but SMEs still need more advanced digital pathways, says Enterprise Nation's Emma Jones
5 Nordic ideas to boost entrepreneurship in the UK
The UK government wants to boost entrepreneurship. To do so, it could take inspiration from initiatives in the Nordic countries
Starmer might be ‘boring’, but his potential premiership won’t be dull
Starmer's critics see him as 'limited' but he is also ruthless and will shake-up how government is run, from centralising power to overhauling the civil service
Starmer is a man with a plan – for a huge expansion of housebuilding
Housebuilding is likely to be a key battleground at the next election as politicians attempt to balance the need for more homes with a 'not in my backyard' outlook from voters
Storm clouds over Number 10: The Sunak dilemma
With the 2 May local elections just around the corner, The Times' political editor Steven Swinford looks at the lay of the political land
Spring Budget 2024: What it means for business
There wasn't much new in the budget but measures on national insurance, child benefits and tax rises were broadly welcomed
The rise of an underdog: How this European nation is quietly dominating the global stage
Poland is on the verge of becoming a great global power. The Polish economy has proven resilient to multiple global shocks, including the 2020 recession, the war in Ukraine, the energy crisis and tighter global financing conditions. What insights can this remarkable success story offer to other countries, and what can UK businesses do to...