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‘Jeremy Hunt is probably right to oppose the finance watchdog’s plans to name and shame firms under investigation’ – expert Q&A

05/03/2024 The Conversation UK

The UK banking regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), finds itself in a public row with the government and many City grandees over its proposals to name and shame firms that are being investigated for breaking financial rules. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has called on the FCA to scrap its plans, putting the regulator in the uncomfortable position of having to either climb down or double down.

Some experts say the US economy is on the up, but here’s why voters don’t think so

05/03/2024 The Conversation UK

Many Americans are gloomy about the economy, despite some data saying i

Supermarket Iceland is producing a manifesto on behalf of customers – but should retailers meddle in politics?

05/03/2024 The Conversation UK

Iceland's intentions and methodology have raised questions. William Barton/ShutterstockThe food retailer Iceland has pledged it will give its customers a voice during the UK’s upcoming election. If that sounds like a good idea, then it could be that our democracy is in trouble.

How to spot fake online reviews (with a little help from AI)

05/02/2024 The Conversation UK

cybrain/ShutterstockBefore you buy something, or visit a new restaurant, or see a new film, you may be tempted to check out the online reviews. Researching what strangers think of the things we might like has become a familiar part of the modern consumer experience.

But how can we know which reviews to trust? Which ones are written by honest customers sharing their genuine experiences, and which ones are posted with ulterior motives?

The UK has become the world’s fourth largest exporter, but can it maintain this momentum?

05/02/2024 The Conversation UK

The UK export figures were driven by services – but there are ways the goods sector could catch up.

London’s runaway horses remind us that animals are workers too

05/01/2024 The Conversation UK

The extraordinary sight of five horses galloping through London, sweating and covered in blood, caused the hashtag #Apocalypse to trend briefly on social media last week.

More price rises and empty shelves on the cards as UK brings in Brexit border checks

05/01/2024 The Conversation UK

Small independent businesses may pass on the cost of import checks to customers. Alena Veasey/ShutterstockNew import checks on foods arriving from the EU could affect supplies at Britain’s local delis, high-street greengrocers or independent cafes. Worse, they could lead to shortages that affect the very viability of these businesses. So what are these new checks and what does it all mean for British consumers?

‘Britain could soon lose control of its defence industry’ – expert Q&A

04/30/2024 The Conversation UK

Miltary spending is surging in the face of heightened geopolitical tensions. The UK plans to hike it to 2.5% of GDP by 2030, amounting to £87 billion a year. This is an increase from around 2.3% today, which Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said is necessary in an “increasingly dangerous” world.

For Europe to emulate Silicon Valley’s tech success, it should change its startup funding model

04/30/2024 The Conversation UK

More zoom, less doom? Andrii YalanskyiTech startups will be enthused by the news that Silicon Valley venture capital (VC) veteran General Catalyst is on the verge of raising US$6 billion (£4.8 billion) for backing new companies.

LVMH succession planning: keeping it in the family when you’re the world’s richest man

04/29/2024 The Conversation UK

Who's coming next? The head of the LVMH empire Bernard Arnault will need a succession plan. Frederic Legrand - COMEO/ShutterstockIn the high end world of luxury and heritage, many brands are still owned and managed by the original founding family. The issue of succession planning, therefore, can be particularly important.

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