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The Guardian

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No, London’s economy hasn’t lost its lustre. Here’s why

No, London’s economy hasn’t lost its lustre. Here’s why

Thursday 21 May 2026 11:40 am No, London’s economy hasn’t lost its lustre. Here’s why ...

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PRs: This is how to handle conflict

PRs: This is how to handle conflict

Thursday 21 May 2026 11:05 am  |   Updated:  Thursday 21 May 2026 11:20 am PRs: This is how to handle conflict ...

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Is OpenAI losing its shine?

Sam Altman has always been a charmer. At school he reveled in the art of persuasion, joining a school debate team and taking part in national...

30.04.2026 20

The Spectator

Simon Hunt

Is ChatGPT losing its shine?

Sam Altman has always been a charmer. At school he revelled in the art of persuasion, joining a school debate team and taking part in national...

29.04.2026 10

The Spectator

Simon Hunt

Why shouldn’t Nigel Farage invest in crypto?

The nation is – apparently – in shock. After giving endless speeches about how much he loves cryptocurrencies, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has...

11.03.2026 20

The Spectator

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Find me a blander corporate rebrand than This Bank

This Bank's renaming lacks imagination What’s in a name? The corporate rebrand for This Bank is insipid and lacks imagination, says Simon Hunt. ...

30.01.2026 6

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Could this be the weirdest London IPO in 2026?

Hybrid Air Vehicles, a company that makes airships What do you think the weirdest London IPO of the year could be? Take a moment to think about it....

16.01.2026 10

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Reeves ends Budget week with more unanswered questions than she started with

Rachel Reeves has questions to answer It was supposed to be the week that ended months of uncertainty. But Rachel Reeves has finished Budget week...

30.11.2025 10

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Squint hard enough and you can see signs of the AI bubble bursting

For the earliest tell-tale signs of a bubble, look at the smaller firms Is the AI bubble bursting? Naturally, most eyes are on the movements of the...

14.11.2025 10

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Here’s how Sadiq Khan could build 250,000 more homes

TfL’s Neasden depot is bigger than St James’s park. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Fewer than 1,000 homes were built in London in the...

13.08.2025 20

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Could a tourist tax ever work in London?

A tourist tax could fund transport infrastructure Maybe it’s because I’m a Londoner, but I reckon there are few better tourist destinations. Our...

25.07.2025 10

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Supreme Court judgment hardly draws a line under Libor

Tom Hayes Photo credit: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire It would be convenient to think that yesterday’s Supreme Court judgment draws a line under the...

25.07.2025 10

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Why is Starmer ignoring Britain’s tech sector?

24.06.2025 10

The Spectator

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The London Stock Exchange has a Martin Lewis-shaped hole

Martin Lewis is a fan of the cash ISA (Photo by Cate Gillon/Getty Images) Martin Lewis has helped millions with his money-saving tips, but his views...

19.06.2025 9

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Starmer mustn’t let Trump kill the Digital Services Tax

12.05.2025 10

The Spectator

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