We still have a ‘class’ ceiling in City firms September 1, 2023 Only half of all financial services employees are from non-professional backgrounds - and those that aren’t progress more slowly.
UK must act against Chinese bioscience threat, Sir Iain Duncan Smith says April 6, 2024 Sir Iain Duncan Smith urged the Government to follow moves by the US and act against Chinese bioscience companies, as he drew comparisons with action against telecoms firm Huawei.
Sage share price jumps 12 per cent to record after revealing £350m buyback November 22, 2023 Software firm Sage shares climbed over 10 per cent on Wednesday after it posted strong operating profit and double-digit revenue growth.
City of London: Our investment crown could slip without fast reform April 30, 2024 The UK must push through a package of reform or risk losing its status as a top destination for financial services investment, the City of London Corporation has warned.
Energy secretary decries Labour’s ambition to de-carbonise the UK electricity grid as ‘pure politics’ March 12, 2024 Speaking at international affairs think-tank Chatham House, Coutinho denied accusations from journalists and the audience that energy policy was being used as a political football and insisted the conservative road map was based on facts.
Barratt sinks and Redrow jumps after £2.5bn megamerger announced February 7, 2024 Two of Britain's leading homebuilders, Barratt and Redrow, have announced a merger agreement worth £2.5bn.
Lower Thames Crossing boss: HS2 debacle has driven investors and talent away from UK February 7, 2024 Struggles at HS2 are affecting other UK major infrastructure projects, the man leading the delivery of the UK's largest road tunnel has said.
UK Finance: Square Mile HQ targeted by Extinction Rebellion as six arrested March 2, 2023 The headquarters of UK Finance in the heart of the Square Mile have been targeted by environmental group Extinction Rebellion. The Bank-based trade association for UK banking was today targeted with paint and stickers, as protestors read out statements and stuck themselves to windows. Police arrested six members of the group after the building was [...]
British Land overcomes uncertain landscape with leasing spree across London July 11, 2023 British Land provided investors with a cheery update on the outlook for the commercial property sector, as the firm was boosted by leasing activity across London and strength of retail parks. In an update ahead of its AGM later today, the property developer secured 552,000 sq ft of leasing across its portfolio in the first [...]
Jeremy Hunt declares he is ready to ‘cut taxes and bet on growth’ April 13, 2024 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has declared he is ready to “cut taxes and bet on growth” after the UK’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew again in February.