Babcock: British defence giant signs nuclear submarine deal worth half-a-billion pounds March 1, 2024 In an update to markets this morning, the FTSE 250-listed company announced it had penned a contract worth £560m with UK's Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA).
August bank holiday weekend: UK set for £3bn boost as 11m Brits plan mini-break August 21, 2024 Brits will be packing up their cars and going for short breaks during the bank holiday weekend, with the UK economy set for a £3.1bn boost. Fresh figures from Visitengland said the August bank holiday weekend will mean 11m Britons planning an overnight trip somewhere in the country, bringing in billions of pounds to the [...]
UK to sign financial services deal with Switzerland December 20, 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to ink a financial services deal with Switzerland in a bid to ease business transactions with UK firms and individuals.
The last year has taught us the City will always matter, if we stand by our values November 6, 2023 From the turmoil of a year ago, this is now a City which is not only being listened to but is fully participating in the national conversation, writes Nicholas Lyons.
Amid the LSE’s listings drought, could its scrappier little brother AIM deliver? February 8, 2024 With London in dire need of a listings revival, the entrepreneurial spirit facilitated by AIM could deliver, writes Keith Boyfield.
Crypto AM Council launched to support the digital asset industry November 9, 2023 Crypto AM has launched the 'Crypto AM Council' – a committee and advisory board made up of industry leaders.
Tax from UK’s financial sector pays for the country’s entire education budget May 21, 2024 "Financial and related professional services are a significant and consistent source of tax revenue for the government," Miles Celic, chief executive at TheCityUK, said.
Reduced notice periods for renters are an open door for party flats April 24, 2024 Renters need more rights, but scrapping minimum tenancy terms would leave landlords unable to stop their properties being used for holiday lets, party flats or worse
We should be ashamed that half of us have the numeracy levels of a primary school kid August 29, 2023 Our workforce won't be fit for the future unless we disregard the idea we don't need maths or numeracy skills.
Mazars: UK business reports third straight year of double-digit growth March 20, 2024 Mazars has reported that its UK business saw a third straight year of double-digit growth despite tough economic conditions and competition within the sector.