Battle for legal cannabis lights up as lobbyists make economic case
These groups are flanked by a host of societies and think-tanks that seek to bolster the evidence-based research into the...
Linda J. Dodson
What is a Lifetime Isa, and how do I open one?
Following the popularity of the Help to Buy Isa, in 2017 the Government decided to introduce a new scheme to...
Covid spending spree cannot last forever
Firstly, demographics. Prior to Covid-19 (and, indeed, Brexit), there was a pointed awareness of the expanding cost of an ageing...
Times are tough, but young people can find joy in starting their own business
Q: My granddaughter, who got her A-level results last week, is considering her future. In these difficult times, can you...
Apple lets China’s WeChat bypass its rules, former app review chief claims
Apple has been accused by one of its former executives of openly allowing China’s WeChat an exemption from the US company’s strict...
Antofagasta’s financial results will tell you a lot about the state of the global economy
The FTSE 350 held steady last week with a small gain of 0.3pc, even with a recession being confirmed. Despite...
What has become of Britain that it cannot get its Covid strategy right?
Of late, I’ve been more positive than most about prospects for the UK economy, taking the view that a relatively...
Briton in court battle with Saudi royals over fish and chip shop empire
A British entrepreneur who successfully introduced English fish and chips to the Middle East is suing leading members of the...
It’s not exactly Big Pharma but Clinigen has spotted some promising drug niches
When AstraZeneca briefly became the largest company in the FTSE 100 earlier this summer its ascent appeared to dovetail neatly between strong investor appetite...
Legal threat over ‘unfair’ Brexit deal on customs
Trade bodies have threatened legal action against the Government’s new Brexit customs system, claiming it will unfairly distort competition. In...
