London house prices: Best time to buy since 2016, experts say, but it won’t last January 29, 2024 House prices in London are more affordable but the capital has been warned not to “get carried away” amid a frenzy of mortgage rates cuts.
House price growth hits highest level since 2004 with record average of £265.3k March 31, 2022 Annual house price growth has increased to 14.3 per cent, from 12.6 per cent in February. According to Nationwide’s house price index, this was the strongest pace since November 2004. The price tag of the average home hit a new record of £265,312, an increase of more than £33,000 in the past year. Prices have [...]
Over a dozen black-owned businesses in London awarded £10,000 in funding support January 12, 2024 A boost for 13 black-owned businesses in London is underway as the winners were announced for the 2024 UberEats Black Business Fund. Run by the small business support platform, Enterprise Nation, the campaign works to tackle the ongoing funding challenges that face underrepresented businesses in the hospitality sector. “It’s an industry that’s been squeezed tightly by higher [...]
Iran executions condemned by Cleverly amid Tehran crackdown on Mesa Amini protests January 7, 2023 Britain has condemned Iran’s execution of two men connected to nationwide protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini as “abhorrent”. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly urged Tehran to “end the violence against its own people”, with four men known to have been executed since demonstrations began in September. Iran’s judiciary said Mohammad Karami and Mohammad [...]
Air charge hike is ‘kick in teeth’: Ryanair, British Airways and Easyjet representative slams CAA decision October 26, 2023 Airlines have slammed a decision to raise air traffic control charges as a "kick in the teeth" for passengers, who will see air fares rise.
Vodafone boss warns poor mobile networks put Britain’s AI goals at risk June 25, 2024 “5G standalone in the UK, which is the capability you need for this type of communication, is simply not available and will not be available even in three, four, five years time,” Della Valle told The Times.
UK fintech job vacancies surge as investors flock back to London June 17, 2024 London is driving a surge in UK fintech recruitment this year, data shared exclusively with City A.M. shows, as start-ups push for rapid growth and enjoy green shoots in investment after a rough couple of years.
Huge jump in London construction firms closing as project delays and inflation bite September 4, 2023 The number of London construction firms going bust has risen by almost a quarter since the pandemic, new data reveals.
Barratt ‘on track’ but forward sales slow amid house price concerns May 3, 2023 Barratt Developments has assured investors that it is “on track” for the year despite revealing a decline in forward sales, however the group’s share price tumbled 0.32 per cent when markets opened. In a trading update this morning the London-listed house builder noted that the economic outlook remained “difficult” as it posted total forward sales [...]
Meltdown and Merlot: enquiries about luxury nuclear bunkers reach record high May 26, 2024 The UK's super rich are enquiring about nuclear bunkers at record levels, according to a leading provider of the apocalyptic safety net.