Headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh has said Bridget Phillipson had ‘no interest’ in finding out why Michaela Community School was so successful.
Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
The Four Day Work Week: A Game Changer or Just a Trend?
The traditional five day work week has been the standard for over a century, but recent shifts in the workplace culture and employee expectations have sparked interest in a shorter work schedule.
Chancellor needs to stop relying on selling futures and rethink economic strategy for the present
Leading audit, tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg is calling on the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to reconsider her approach to boosting the UK economy.
Vital Skills that Startup CEOs Need, Which Multinational CEOs Overlook
Whilst the job title may be the same, startup CEOs face very different challenges to CEOs of multinational businesses, pushing them to make use of skills that many other positions may overlook.
Purpose – buzz word or intrinsic to your success?
It seems to be the word on everyone’s lips…but what does it mean and why should you care?
Protecting your business value: Cybersecurity & compliance in a post-CGT Hike era
CGT hikes will bring a new era of M&A, warns Ed Bartlett, CEO of Hicomply
Trump presidency could divert $33 billion in Chinese investment to UK, claims VC firm
UK venture capital firm Fuel Ventures predicts $33bn in Chinese investment could shift to the UK under Donald Trump’s second presidency, boosting Britain’s tech sector.
Bartlet vs. Trump: the surprising West Wing secrets that still shape global politics
How Sorkin’s political drama influenced real leaders, from Blair to Trudeau, and why Trump isn’t as far from Bartlet as you might think.
Did Ben Elton predict his beloved Labour’s taxing future?
There’s a certain clairvoyance required of a great satirist, an almost supernatural knack for holding up a mirror to society and forcing us to see the grotesque reflection that lurks behind our glossy veneers.
Why forcing a return to the office is a step backwards for business
Why forcing teams back to the office is a regressive move, stifling productivity, morale, and profits in an era proven fit for remote work.
Women who work from home risk career setbacks, warns Nationwide CEO
Nationwide CEO Debbie Crosbie warns that women who regularly work from home risk missing out on career opportunities and promotions.
We didn’t start the fire (but goodness, we might need to put it out in 2025)
Ah, Billy Joel. The piano man who once sang of an unstoppable blaze that’s been burning “since the world’s been turning.” Little did he know, decades later, we’d be taking frantic notes on how to handle the ever-growing conflagration.
‘Poor maths skills’ blamed for rising benefits bill, says Santander UK boss
Santander UK chairman William Vereker warns that Britain’s high benefits bill partly stems from poor financial literacy.
Could Nigel Farage really be the UK’s next Prime Minister, I mean really?
Could Nigel Farage really be the next UK Prime Minister? It’s a question that, a mere five years ago, would have sounded rather like asking if we’d ever see Piers Morgan run the Ministry of Manners.
Why AI will never replace the human traits that make for effective mentoring
In a world that is becoming progressively digitalised, it is important to have a clear understanding on how industries can work collaboratively with the likes of AI to ensure they are not left behind.
