The two faces of tech: a force to fight global challenges with a dangerous underbelly threats November 29, 2021 Today tech leaders and government ministers from around the world will attend the Science Museum to discuss one of the greatest issues of our time: the future of tech. Technology is fundamental to almost every aspect of our lives. GPS can let our families know when we’re nearly home; artificial intelligence can instruct our smart [...]
Three interesting roles you should consider this week January 25, 2022 Are you considering applying for a new role in the next few weeks? We don’t blame you, now is the perfect time to change things up! And we’re here to help. We’ve hand selected a few of the best jobs available on our careers page at the moment, to get the ball rolling… Senior Full [...]
Wall Street rises on retail boost as jobs data helps FTSE 100 tick up May 18, 2021 Wall Street opened marginally higher this afternoon after better-than-expected retail results boosted optimism about rising consumer confidence. The Dow Jones ticked up 0.07 per cent at the open, while the S&P 500 edged 0.06 per cent higher. The tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.28 per cent at the opening bell. The modest gains came after Walmart and [...]
Britain’s economic adjustment only ends in one way October 7, 2021 The ails of the nation’s favourite sausage roll maker are a microcosm of the problems afflicting the UK economy. In a trading update yesterday, high street baker Greggs warned it is suffering from a “supply of ingredients.” A couple months back, it pulled its iconic chicken bite for similar reasons. Severe shortages plaguing the British [...]
UK GDP soars in second quarter as Covid unlocking turbo-charges economy : CityAM August 12, 2021 The burst in consumer spending triggered by the gradual lifting of Covid prevention measures in April and May boosted the UK economy in the second quarter, according to fresh official data released today. Figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal the UK economy grew 4.8 per cent in the second quarter of this year, [...]
London’s FTSE 100 weighed down by consumer and airline stocks June 28, 2021 London’s FTSE 100 dipped lower today, weighed down by losses in financial and consumer stocks, with banking stocks some of the biggest decliners of the month. Banks, industrials and mining stocks were down between 0.1 per cent and 0.7 per cent after leading the gains last week as investors sectors that look to benefit as [...]
Surging services demand boosts UK business activity rebound in March March 24, 2021 Surging services demand boosts UK business activity rebound in March
Is bling out? What Chinese “common prosperity” means for luxury goods October 8, 2021 Evergrande Group will not have helped to calm the nerves of investors in European luxury goods companies. They’ve viewed recent developments in China with some trepidation. The difficulties facing the country’s second largest property developer (by sales) add to a checklist of concerns. These concerns include a slowdown in economic activity (for background, see: China: what [...]
Analysis: New polling on ESG issues will give politicians pause July 16, 2021 New polling suggests the UK public are unconvinced by Government’s work on climate change – and what business can do about it if political heavyweights aren’t leading the charge. Here, Daisy Powell-Chandler – Head of Energy and Environment at pollster and analysis firm Public First – lays out the challenge. Anyone wondering why the Johnson [...]
Imperial Brands holds firm as Covid changes tobacco consumer patterns March 30, 2021 British tobacco giant Imperial Brands today said the pandemic has impacted consumer buying patterns, but the firm remains on track for a strong start to the year. The company, presenting its pre-close trading update, reported a continuation of growth in the UK, US and Spain which offset declines in Germany and Australia. Imperial Brands said [...]