Why London’s labour market is ‘stuck in a rut’ despite a brighter UK economy July 30, 2024 London’s labour market is stuck at a “standstill” as firms hold back expansion plans despite signs the economy is picking up pace, a new survey has shown.
Businesses no longer want the government to get out of the way July 30, 2024 A new partnership will mean government and business can co-create the opportunities for long-term investment to flow back into the UK, says Iain Anderson
FCA to strip back red tape after conceding consumer duty ‘overlap’ July 29, 2024 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will strip back red tape from the City and “streamline” its regulatory rulebook after conceding that its stringent consumer duty rules were overlapping with swathes of existing regulation.
Mozambique victorious in UK lawsuit tied to ‘tuna bond’ scandal July 29, 2024 The Republic of Mozambique has succeeded in its lengthy $2bn (£1.5bn) High Court battle with an Emirati-Lebanese shipping company Privinvest over allegations it paid bribes in what has become known as the 'Tuna Bonds' scandal.
New trip can help Tiber go with the Flow July 29, 2024 FIVE days of Glorious Goodwood are likely to produce plenty of good betting opportunities, but the opening day’s feature, the Goodwood Cup (3.35pm), doesn’t look to be one of them. That’s because Kyprios, who has once again reasserted his dominance over the staying division after returning from injury, looks a tough horse to oppose as [...]
Quinn can be king of the Swinger with Jungle and Riddiford July 29, 2024 ALL EYES will be on LORD RIDDIFORD as he seeks to land a fabulous five-timer at Glorious Goodwood in the five-furlong handicap sprint (4.10pm). Lining up off his lowest mark in six – yes six – years, he looks a danger to them all. Remarkably, he’s only won three races in the last three years, [...]
Former HS2 boss earned over £650,000 in final year July 29, 2024 Mark Thurston was the embattled project's longest serving chief executive before he announced his resignation in September.
We’re (not) lovin’ it: McDonald’s posts first sales drop since 2020 July 29, 2024 Fast-food giant McDonalds posted a global sales drop of one per cent year on year in the three months to the end of June.
NCA recovers £780,000 from sanctioned Russian billionaire’s estate July 29, 2024 The National Crime Agency (NCA) has recovered £780,000 from the estate of Russian billionaire Peter Aven following an investigation into potential sanctions evasion.
Rachel Reeves reveals plans to cut spending by £5.5bn and address ‘unforgivable’ inheritance July 29, 2024 Rachel Reeves announced spending cuts worth £5.5bn as the new government seeks to address a £22bn black hole in the public finances.