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On business, politics, communities, markets and media
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A first-timer’s perspective of MIPIM 2024…
More than 20,000 delegates from around the world descended on Cannes, France, last week to attend the 34th year of MIPIM. This year saw some of the...
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Net zero back on the political agenda
According to Ed Miliband the 2024 General Election will be the ‘most important on climate and energy that the UK has ever had.” Some might greet that...
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Rachel Reeves sets out Labour's economic stall
In tonight's address to influential figures in the finance sector at the Mais lecture, the Labour Party's Shadow Chancellor outlined a progressive...
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Councillors' comments on special needs school support shows lack of understanding in care needed for children
Last month, three Warwickshire councillors were accused of making offensive comments about children needing special education support. At a meeting...
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Did tech kill TV impartiality?
I’m partial to a bit of Michael Portillo, even a dash of Gyles Brandreth, and used to enjoy an occasional dose of Dianne Abbott. But, dear viewers...
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One person’s hallucination is another person’s opinion. Where do we draw the distinction?
By Kate Saunders Distorted sleeves, unseasonal foliage, a missing wedding ring… if the royal Mother’s Day photo controversy has shown us anything, it...
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Moving towards inclusive climate tech investment
With the dramatic slowdown in ESG investing in the past year, venture capital (VC) funds are increasingly important in providing solutions for...
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The $3tn hangover
Anyone who follows what is happening in the private and public markets will have seen the piece in the Financial Times that private equity groups...
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