Tory rural broadband promise under threat: BT Openreach talks close to collapse November 19, 2017 A Tory pledge to deliver better broadband to 1.4m rural homes is under threat of being delayed by years. Talks between Openreach and the government to agree on a £600m investment by the BT infrastructure arm are close to collapse, according to reports by the Sunday Telegraph. If an agreement with Openreach over its voluntary [...]
Five reasons to invest in funds March 7, 2018 Save time Some investors are highly active and enjoy researching and choosing their own individual shares, bonds and other investments. However, it takes time and discipline to monitor the stock market in detail and react appropriately to company news. Collective funds such as unit trusts and investment trusts can offer a convenient solution. These spread [...]
British manufacturing order growth wobbles despite continued export strength October 23, 2017 Orders for the British manufacturing sector softened in the three months to October, with growing signs of nerves for the coming quarter, according to a survey published today. A negative balance of two per cent of firms reported order books were above normal, representing a sharp drop from the 10 per cent balance found in [...]
What does owning a share of freehold mean? Property legal Q&A September 14, 2017 Q: I am buying a flat with “a share of freehold”. There are six leaseholders who have set up a company to own the freehold. Will I own a freehold flat? The answer is no – you will not own a freehold flat. You buy the flat subject to the lease, which will contain obligations [...]
McLaren F1 team appoints advisers including Sebastian Coe to help boost sponsorship income February 12, 2018 The boss of the McLaren Formula One (F1) team has revealed that he has appointed a panel of business advisers, including former London 2012 frontman Lord Coe, in a bid to boost its sponsorship income after years of dismal results. McLaren has recently announced a string of sponsorship deals culminating in the signing of computer [...]
Investing in funds the basics unit trusts OEIC Investment Trust discount premium gearing how to choose ETFs ETPs similarities differences April 26, 2018 Some investors are highly active and enjoy researching and choosing individual shares, bonds and other investments. However, this ‘hands-on’ approach can have disadvantages. For instance, it can be difficult to obtain sufficient diversification without incurring high transaction costs, and it can be a challenge to devote enough time to monitoring a portfolio consisting of many [...]
Britain is leading the charge for a greener, re-energised future January 4, 2018 Tackling climate change is one of the most critical issues the globe faces. Britain has always led the world in facing these challenges head on, and this is no exception. The UK was the first country to introduce legally binding domestic climate change targets; we were instrumental in securing the historic Paris Agreement; and since [...]
How to start investing March 9, 2018 A sense of trepidation is normal for first-time investors. While choosing, managing and monitoring your own investments has never been simpler, those new to investing should first get to grips with the basics in order to help avoid any nasty surprises. Here are some of the main factors you should consider. Set your priorities before [...]
Trust, trade, and civic responsibility: A manifesto for the City of London’s future November 13, 2017 The last few days have certainly been a whirlwind, after being installed as the 690th lord mayor of the City of London on Friday afternoon. Without doubt, the highlight of the last 72 hours has been the success of the Lord Mayor’s Show on Saturday. Thousands of people lined the Square Mile’s streets to celebrate [...]
Labour: Use Budget to spend, not save Hammond and May’s jobs November 15, 2017 Shadow chancellor John McDonnell is calling on Philip Hammond to go on a government spending spree after “seven years of Tory economic mismanagement”. Jeremy Corbyn’s left hand man will today sett out Labour’s five demands for next week’s Budget saying it must not be “desperately designed to save the jobs of a weak Prime Minister [...]