Immigration, planning, taxation: Does this government care about the economy? December 5, 2023 Westminster knows our migration, tax and planning systems are holding back growth, but continues to put politics ahead of economics
ITM Power: Hydrogen specialist sets sights on greener pastures December 4, 2023 Hydrogen power producer ITM Power said it is making "substantial progress" towards building a solid operating year.
Election 2024: City groups urge strong partnership with Labour for economic stability July 5, 2024 City of London business groups are calling for the incoming Labour Government to prioritise the financial sector as the City reacts to the news of Labour's overwhelming win
UK commits £1.3bn to finish off Sizewell C as Supreme Court challenge mounts January 23, 2024 The government expects to reach a final investment decision on Sizewell C this year
Second chances: Ex-offenders could help solve recruitment crisis February 28, 2022 “I always wanted to be a drug dealer. Getting a job would have been strange to me,” Liam Meredith, an ex-offender who now runs his own catering business, says. Many young men like Meredith struggle to break a cycle of offending even after they leave prison, due to tumultuous home lives. For men like Meredith, [...]
Demand for sustainable buildings drives office space take-up in London August 2, 2024 Leasing activity increased notably in the second quarter of the year, driven by financial firms and demand for sustainable office space.
Boost EV battery production to prevent decline of UK car industry, MPs warn November 21, 2023 Electric vehicle (EV) battery production must be incentivised to prevent the decline of the UK car industry, MPs warned.
Paragon Bank confirms targets with business running ‘ahead of expectations’ July 30, 2024 FTSE 250-listed Paragon Bank said new business levels were running “ahead of expectations” as the lender remained on track for its full year targets. Paragon, based in Solihull in the West Midlands, is a major provider of loans to professional landlords with at least four properties. It also lends to medium-sized housebuilders seeking loans up to £35m. [...]
Planning reform: How Labour wants to get Britain building again July 6, 2024 Labour argues the planning regime acts as a "major brake on economic growth".