A 100% tariff on imports from China and India would disrupt global supply chains, push up consumer prices, and trigger trade war risks, warns expert.
Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
UK must attract more Chinese investment to support growth
Britain secures just 9% of Chinese foreign direct investment in developed economies. Blick Rothenberg urges tax reform, visa changes and better infrastructure.
Rayner and footballers’ tax troubles are a ‘wake-up call’, adviser warns
The separate tax controversies involving Premier League footballers and former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner should serve as a “wake-up call” about the importance of taking sound, professional advice, a senior tax expert has warned.
Lord Sugar: young people need to get their ‘bums back into the office’
Lord Alan Sugar has criticised hybrid and remote working, arguing that young people miss out on vital learning from colleagues and apprenticeships by staying at home.
Starmer and Reeves have taken Britain to ‘the edge of a crisis’, warns ex-M&S boss Stuart Rose
Lord Stuart Rose says the Labour government has brought Britain to the brink of crisis with tax hikes and stalled growth, as Ineos halts UK investment and pressure mounts on Rachel Reeves before the autumn Budget.
The rise of the side hustle: How thousands are turning hobbies into paid careers
The term ‘side hustle’ has gone from niche to mainstream. All signs are that we’re a nation that are now actively seeking ways to earn a few extra quid. And for some, the taste of success in this area means they’re quitting the nine to five to pursue their dreams of turning hobbies and passions into full time careers.
Sorry Kemi, but Farage’s Reform is the real opposition to Starmer
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, not the Conservatives, is the real opposition to Keir Starmer’s Labour. Here’s why Kemi Badenoch has it wrong.
The executive burnout: Why rested founders build better businesses
I spent fourteen years in the financial services sector, navigating an industry where long hours were simply part of the landscape. Twelve-hour days felt normal, weekend work was expected, and the relentless pace was just how business was done.
Christina Georgaki – Greece as a Magnet for Global Wealth
After weathering a decade-long financial crisis, Greece has re-emerged as a magnet for global wealth and investment and is now a Continent-defying pioneer of economic growth.
The AI advantage: Piers Linney on how forward-thinking businesses will outpace the rest
Entrepreneur, investor and former Dragons’ Den star Piers Linney explains why AI will reshape the business landscape faster than cloud computing ever did, how it could reduce bias and recruitment prejudice, and why the real threat lies in AI-driven cybercrime.
Traditional credit scoring is locking out UK startups, warns Swoop Funding CEO
Swoop Funding’s Andrea Reynolds says outdated credit scoring models are excluding promising UK startups from finance, calling for a cultural and systemic overhaul to fuel entrepreneurship.
From Altadena to Westminster: climate denial is a luxury we can’t afford
On a recent trip to Los Angeles, I saw first-hand the devastation of the Altadena wildfires. In the face of such loss, the politics of climate denial — from Westminster to Washington — feels not just out of touch, but dangerous.
Why customer reviews are crucial for small business success
When deciding where to spend their time and money, most people don’t start with a business’s website, but start with the reviews.
How SME Success Starts with Employee Wellbeing
Wellbeing isn’t a buzzword. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it’s a strategic advantage. When people feel supported, balanced and valued, they show up more engaged, more productive and more loyal. That’s not just good for culture – it’s good for business.
Why Clarkson’s Farm should tackle climate change – before the business of farming crumbles
Jeremy Clarkson’s Farm delights audiences with unvarnished farming realities—but his refusal to admit the climate cost of our changing weather is increasingly perilous. As farming edges into a high‑risk sector, it’s time even the most charming farmhand acknowledged the business of climate.
