UK business confidence jumps to highest level since Brexit referendum May 31, 2024 Hann-Ju Ho, senior economist at Lloyds, said the results "highlight a notable improvement in business confidence."
Lloyd’s insurance vehicle Inigo surpasses £885m in gross written premium April 24, 2024 The specialist insurer Inigo has surpassed $1bn in gross written premium as well as reporting skyrocketing results for its profit before tax
Working capital for the capital: an interview with Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking’s SME London regional director, Paul Evans December 16, 2020 BBLS. CBILS. Furlough. Lockdown. ‘You’re on mute…’. Just some of the acronyms, words and expressions that have dominated 2020. “A very unusual year in every context” is how Paul Evans, Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking’s long-serving SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) London regional director, reflects on an unprecedented 12 months. Evans has been with Lloyds Bank [...]
London businesses most confident in the UK amid economic slowdown May 31, 2023 London businesses are poised to lead the UK economy out of its slowdown, although they remain acutely concerned about the impact of higher interest rates and scorching inflation, a new survey out today shows. Confidence among the capital’s firms slimmed four points to 43 per cent, although that was the highest reading of any area [...]
Ministers ditch City reporting overhaul after backlash against more red tape October 16, 2023 The government has ditched its own plans to introduce burdensome new reporting requirements to UK companies today amid concerns over the amount of red tape tangling up British firms.
Bain Capital reportedly weighing sale of Direct Line rival esure September 16, 2024 Private equity giant Bain Capital is reportedly considering selling British motor and home insurer esure in the latest sign of M&A in the sector.
Major insurers attempt to push billion pound litigation to a Russian court February 7, 2024 Major insurance companies are at court today seeking to have a multi-billion pound aviation legal action moved from England to a Russian court
The Black Dog: Who owns London pub mentioned by Taylor Swift in Tortured Poets album? April 22, 2024 Taylor Swift fans have been flocking to a south London pub after the megastar made a reference to it in her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department.
Primarybid ditches UK consumer app to ramp up international expansion March 10, 2024 London-based retail investment platform PrimaryBid is preparing to cut its UK consumer app in order to increase spending on overseas expansion.
Fundsmith Equity tops most-bought list despite ‘doghouse’ performance April 3, 2024 Run by fund manager Terry Smith, Fundsmith Equity reclaimed the top spot on the most-bought list, moving up one place from second.