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The goal of business is not profit, but virtue
Opinion Serve your customers well, and the profits will follow, according to a new book. It rarely works the other way around, says Stuart Watkins
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Earnings estimates are a rigged game – especially in the US
The number of US stocks beating earnings estimates tells us only that guidance has deliberately been set too low
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Why is Britain's industrial base crumbling?
Opinion More and more factories in the UK are closing, and the government doesn’t seem to care. What’s going on?
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Nicola Sturgeon leaves behind a toxic legacy
On the left, Nicola Sturgeon is seen as something of a political hero. That makes sense… but only if you exclude her actual record in office
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What would a Ukraine peace deal mean for your money?
Hopes are growing that Trump’s summit with Putin could end the war in the Ukraine. Besides the obvious human benefits, there could be implications for your money and investments from a peace agreement
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UK GDP: Growth better than expected in second quarter
The UK economy grew by 0.3% in the second quarter, down from 0.7% in the first. Despite slowing, the figure beat analysts’ expectations.
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Fewer jobs in July as economic slowdown continues
The number of payrolled employees dropped for the sixth consecutive month in July, amid signs businesses have paused hiring decisions
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4% in August. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting and will interest rates fall further?
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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
The Bank of England cut interest rates at its August meeting, but persistent inflation could mean a more cautious approach going forward
