The current Dragons’ Den panel (BBC) A VC firm has established just how much each dragon has invested since the TV show began, reports JULENA DRUMI As the fledgling entrepreneurs enter the den they get a first glimpse, not only of the formidable five, but of the piles of cash on each of their side […]
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Southern comfort, but no help for Scotland
The Chancellor’s Oxfordshire address succeeded in dividing the nation and causing more frustration for business, says TERRY MURDEN Rachel Reeves is said to enjoy ruffling feathers, even among her own backbenchers, like the naughty schoolgirl who likes to get attention by breaking the rules. This non-conformist Chancellor, however, is dividing the business community, the nation […]
Forgotten economy is going downhill
Chasing the money in Davos is one thing, but the Chancellor is leaving the real economy starved of cash, says TERRY MURDEN Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds have been breathing in the fresh Swiss air at the World Economic Forum in Davos, with a message for international business leaders and investors […]
Headline makers: ones to watch in 2025
Who will be making their mark in the coming year? TERRY MURDEN identifies a few likely headline makers Paul Thwaite – chief executive, NatWest (Royal Bank of Scotland) Paul Thwaite was promoted to the top job in February to replace Alison Rose following her ‘debanking” misjudgement, and is blessed with the stars finally beginning to […]
London seeking ways to stock up
Quiz Clothing is expected to leave the stock market by the end of January Further action will be necessary to halt the exodus of companies from the London Stock Exchange, says TERRY MURDEN The year ended with yet another company announcing it was leaving the London Stock Exchange, sending another warning to the City that, […]