Opinion
Lessons fatherhood taught me about business
Here’s something that you’ll hear rarely — running a business is like raising a child. While this analogy may be strange, I believe it holds true.
Monday 14 September 2026
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Here’s something that you’ll hear rarely — running a business is like raising a child. While this analogy may be strange, I believe it holds true.
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The Blackstone-backed landlord that owns thousands of railway arches occupied by small businesses around the country will invest £200 million to bring 1,000 derelict and empty…
The number of businesses going bust in England and Wales jumped last month to its highest level since the start of the pandemic
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A lot of people have started to reassess their career choices, with many deciding to start their own business. As a result, there’s an appetite for…
According to a new global study of the difference in earnings between couples, the findings show the majority of the wives earn less than their husband.
A single person will need post-tax annual income of £10,900 for a minimum standard of living in retirement, academics have estimated.
Starting a new business can be exciting and challenging at the same time. If you have brilliant ideas, you tend to be so thrilled and have…