Opinion: Look at foreign investment to understand the UK’s inequality
Talent and public funding in the UK are too skewed towards London, meaning the capital attracts outsized flows of foreign investment.
Politics
Forget Biden and Big Tech – investment wonks are the real climate change heroes
Governments have failed. So has Big Tech. So what can business do in the face of a looming climate change crisis?
Opinion: The implementation of a global tax deal could take a decade
A global tax reform deal is taking shape, but the implementation of this lofty goal faces huge political and structural barriers.
After years of neglect, action must be taken to help the City of London thrive
The City of London has suffered from benign neglect, and now needs the UK government to go into battle for it, writes Gerard Lyons of think tank Policy Exchange.
Does the UK’s inaction on Nexperia undermine the National Security and Investment Act?
The UK is turning a blind eye to Nexperia's acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab despite recent pledges and legislation to scrutinise Chinese investment in sensitive sectors.
Why doesn’t forced labour in supply chains matter to Western governments?
The world has been critical of the treatment of China's Uyghur Muslims, but governments are consistently poor when it comes to taking action over forced labour in supply chains.
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Freedom of movement could unlock Africa’s rich potential
One of the key factors holding Africa back from realising its economic promise is the lack of freedom of movement on the continent, but bureaucracy and prejudice are problematic hurdles.
Why foreign investors tolerate Poland’s LGBTQ+ intolerance
Anti-LGBTQ+ activity is on the rise in Poland, but this hasn't stopped foreign investors flocking to the country.
SMMT calls for more UK government support
The UK’s auto industry trade association, the SMMT, wants public funding to support competitiveness as the industry faces a major energy transition.
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Would independence harm Scotland’s FDI attractiveness?
Scotland seems to teeter closer to another independence referendum with every passing election, but could breaking away from the UK threaten its stellar FDI figures?
Tesla advances with caution after bumpy ride in China
China is an increasingly vital market For Tesla, but the company's future progress there could be undermined by public relations issues and emerging shortcomings in government relations.
What’s the beef? Why UK farmers are worried about post-Brexit trade deals
The UK’s trade agreement with Australia led to British farmers and associations voicing concerns about unfair competition and a lowering of food standards.
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