Marshalls: Can struggling landscaping giant exceed ‘fairly low’ expectations? August 13, 2023 Investors will turn their focus to building products supplier Marshalls interim results on 16 August to see if the business has picked up any momentum amid a growing slump in the UK house building market. The group, which is headquartered in West Yorkshire, has shown signs of struggling in recent months and announced in July [...]
Government rolls out £635m to boost energy efficiency across public buildings August 2, 2022 Hundreds of public buildings across England could be eligible for energy efficiency upgrades, as it looks to drive down energy bills.
Why China’s growing dominance in wind power should worry the West March 27, 2024 accounted for two-thirds of the entire global build in 2023 and now boasts a 77GW portfolio
UK investors pour £1.2bn into fund market during June August 8, 2024 UK investors poured £1.2bn into funds during June, after a drought of investment from the retail space, data from the Investment Association has revealed. Despite pulling over £24bn from funds throughout 2023, the first half of 2024 was a rare gem of success, with £1.7bn being added to funds over the six months. So where [...]
Property law transactions at historic lows but firms ‘must prepare’ for growth August 8, 2024 Transactions at property law firms have sharply slid back to pandemic-era lows this year, but firms expect Labour’s housing reforms, as well as falling interest rates, to create an onslaught of cases in the coming years. New research by legal data supplier Search Acumen, shared exclusively with City A.M., has found that total transactions across [...]
Five areas of tech which will dominate 2024: From climate to blockchain December 23, 2023 Investors will also be closely watching government regulation against the misuse of AI.
Why ‘Mickey Mouse’ Degrees aren’t as goofy as Rishi says June 10, 2024 [RE: Sunak wants to ‘scrap rip-off degrees in favour of 100k apprenticeships, 29 May] Rishi Sunak’s recent attack on so-called “Mickey Mouse” degrees overlooks their huge contributions to London’s economy and society. With one-in-five jobs in the city linked to the creative sector, our innovative talent shines on the global stage. These degrees are often criticised [...]
Boeing names ex-Rockwell Collins boss as successor to departing chief Calhoun July 31, 2024 Former Rockwell Collins chief Kelly Ortberg joins the US planemaker during one of the most turbulent periods in its history.
Aviva Investors eyes build-to-rent earnings as it bolsters European team October 3, 2022 Aviva Investors is looking to develop a build-to-rent portfolio in Spain worth €500m (£438m), having recently built out its European real estate investment team. It is the second build-to-rent venture by Aviva Investors and its first in continental Europe, following its partnership with Packaged Living for 195 homes in the West Midlands, UK. The asset manager [...]
M&S aims to launch banking and loyalty ‘superapp’ in long-term commitment to financial services March 17, 2024 Marks & Spencer (M&S) is reportedly close to a seven-year agreement with HSBC to overhaul its banking division as a financial services and loyalty "superapp".