Woodford warned FCA against fund closure
Ex-star stockpicker claimed that shutting his eponymous fund would crystallise consumer losses
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‘Radical’ property tax would hit older and wealthier people, experts warn
Replacing stamp duty with annual levy on homes over £500,000 ‘would support economic growth’ — but impact London and south-east hardest
Tech stocks are sending a warning
Sell-off provides a reminder of the risks of the sector’s dominance in public and private markets
UK lenders pull back from green mortgage market
Fall in number of deals sparks questions over market’s role in Britain’s drive to decarbonise the economy
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Step into the boardroom, navigate profit and sustainability rules and guide your club to glory
Why gold may be losing its shine as a safe-haven investment
TSViPhoto/ShutterstockThe price of gold reached a historic high in April and remains close to that value. Conventional investing wisdom puts gold as a “safe-haven” asset – one that investors move towards in times of crises as they desert higher-risk assets such as stocks.
Topshop’s return to the high street must appeal to gen-Z to succeed
During the 2000s and 2010s, Topshop was a fashion powerhouse – an icon of the British high street. A combination of music, make-up and the latest fashions allowed the retailer to thrive in popularity. And high profile celebrity collaborations with model Kate Moss and singer Beyoncé also raised Topshop’s profile in a crowded retail market.
Edinburgh TV festival: James Harding’s MacTaggart lecture is a passionate defence of the BBC
The agenda-setting centrepiece of every Edinburgh TV Festival is the MacTaggart lecture, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025. This year’s lecture was delivered by former BBC news director James Harding, and billed as a speech that would examine challenges to truth and trust in the media.
The economic pros and cons of building more and more data centres in the UK
yongheng200802/ShutterstockAbout 100 new data centres, the large anonymous-looking buildings containing the complex computer systems which power the online world, are to be built in the UK. Vital for all of your digital needs – from Netflix and banking, to AI and social media – they are the heart of the modern digital economy.
Why empty supermarket shelves make you uneasy – even if you don’t want the missing items
Kauka Jarvi/ShutterstockHave you ever spotted an empty supermarket shelf and felt a sudden pang of discomfort, even though you weren’t looking for that item? You’re not alone. Shocks such as COVID and cyberattacks on retailers have made empty shelves a common sight in many countries. These moments often come with media coverage of panicked shoppers and long queues.
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