Lord Alan Sugar has criticised hybrid and remote working, arguing that young people miss out on vital learning from colleagues and apprenticeships by staying at home.
Category: Freelancer Opinion & Insights
Opinion and thought leadership from freelancers, small business experts and solo entrepreneurs shaping the UK’s independent economy.
Starmer and Reeves have taken Britain to ‘the edge of a crisis’, warns ex-M&S boss Stuart Rose
Lord Stuart Rose says the Labour government has brought Britain to the brink of crisis with tax hikes and stalled growth, as Ineos halts UK investment and pressure mounts on Rachel Reeves before the autumn Budget.
Sorry Kemi, but Farage’s Reform is the real opposition to Starmer
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, not the Conservatives, is the real opposition to Keir Starmer’s Labour. Here’s why Kemi Badenoch has it wrong.
Christina Georgaki – Greece as a Magnet for Global Wealth
After weathering a decade-long financial crisis, Greece has re-emerged as a magnet for global wealth and investment and is now a Continent-defying pioneer of economic growth.
The AI advantage: Piers Linney on how forward-thinking businesses will outpace the rest
Entrepreneur, investor and former Dragons’ Den star Piers Linney explains why AI will reshape the business landscape faster than cloud computing ever did, how it could reduce bias and recruitment prejudice, and why the real threat lies in AI-driven cybercrime.
Traditional credit scoring is locking out UK startups, warns Swoop Funding CEO
Swoop Funding’s Andrea Reynolds says outdated credit scoring models are excluding promising UK startups from finance, calling for a cultural and systemic overhaul to fuel entrepreneurship.
From Altadena to Westminster: climate denial is a luxury we can’t afford
On a recent trip to Los Angeles, I saw first-hand the devastation of the Altadena wildfires. In the face of such loss, the politics of climate denial — from Westminster to Washington — feels not just out of touch, but dangerous.
Why Clarkson’s Farm should tackle climate change – before the business of farming crumbles
Jeremy Clarkson’s Farm delights audiences with unvarnished farming realities—but his refusal to admit the climate cost of our changing weather is increasingly perilous. As farming edges into a high‑risk sector, it’s time even the most charming farmhand acknowledged the business of climate.
“YouTube is future-proofing itself”: leading producer backs AI crackdown to protect creative jobs
YouTube’s new rules against low-quality AI content are a win for real creators, says Blue Door Productions founder Molly McDonald, as platform prioritises human input and originality.
Colbert gets cancelled – and with him, satire itself
The cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s Late Show has little to do with money — and everything to do with political pressure. What does it say about satire, democracy, and the future of TV?
Flight of the non-doms: how worried should Labour be about the super‑rich leaving the UK?
Labour should be worried. That’s not to sound like a gurning tabloid—we’re better than that—but the early signs are far from reassuring.
Where is the music industry going?
As Oasis reunite for a £100m tour and Sting performs into his seventies, Richard Alvin asks: where are the next generation of long-lasting music legends?
We must make Britain the best place to build companies for the world’s best talent
From Revolut to Synthesia, the UK’s brightest startups are powered by immigrant founders. Richard Alvin gives his opinion on why we must stop the talent drain and embrace a bold new entrepreneurial Britain.
Yes, it’s great to get PR coverage – until it’s locked behind a bloody paywall
PR coverage is vital, but if it’s locked behind a paywall, what’s the point? Richard Alvin explores why businesses might rethink PR spend in a world where visibility matters more than headlines.
Why business awards are more than just trophies — they’re catalysts for growth
Discover why entering business awards like the Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards can elevate your brand, reward your team, and drive real business success. Just 14 days left to enter.
