Meet the man who ditched the Tories to drive Labour’s business offensive February 9, 2024 The Conservative party has “trashed” its reputation for “fiscal coherence” and sacrificed its standing as the party of business, a former business adviser to Boris Johnson has claimed.
Grown-up politics means answering difficult questions July 11, 2024 If Starmer is serious about restoring trust he should end the era of client journalism and face up to real scrutiny from people who know what they’re talking about, says Simon Neville “You’re very keen. Would you like to ask a question?” So said the new Chancellor Rachel Reeves at the end of her first [...]
Green push: Canary Wharf to get its own private windfarm May 9, 2023 Real estate titan Canary Wharf Group has teamed up with Brookfield, to support a new wind farm in the UK and procure clean energy.
Housebuilder Barratt to deliver profit ‘slightly ahead’ of expectations despite challenging conditions July 10, 2024 In a trading update covering the year to June, Barratt said that total home completions were at 14,004. Although this was down on 17,206 last year, it was still at the "upper end" of the firm's guidance.
Why the windfall tax is here to stay after today’s bombshell oil and gas announcements July 31, 2023 The government has work to do if it wants to convince the North Sea oil and gas sector over its energy plans.
Homebuilders and contractors condemn Gove’s U-turn on scrapping leasehold May 11, 2023 Homebuilders and contractors have come out against Michael Gove’s decision to U-turn on scrapping leasehold. Despite previously promising to abolish what he defined as a “feudal” system of property ownership, the plans have now been dropped by the levelling up secretary. Through leasehold, people buy the right to live in their flat, but not the [...]
Forget Starbucks, the Square Mile needs to be the coffee shop for cultural ideas November 20, 2023 The benefits of fostering connections in the City go far beyond the Square Mile, writes new Lord Mayor of the City of London Michael Mainelli
Helium One snaps up stake in major US project as global expansion takes off August 27, 2024 London-listed helium explorer Helium One has acquired a significant stake in two major US projects as it continues its quest to expand its global footprint. The firm, which is the biggest helium explorer in Tanzania, has signed an agreement to acquire a 50 per cent stake in Blue Star Helium’s Galactica-Pegasus project in Colorado. Helium [...]
London pub group handed lifeline after administration and closure woes August 6, 2024 A London pub company that partly collapsed into administration earlier this year and closed a number of sites has agreed a £61m deal.
Comparethemarket owner backs London ‘insurtech’ Superscript in £45m funding round January 9, 2023 London-based insurance fintech Superscript announced it had bagged a £45m funding round led by the owner of Comparethemarket.com today, in a boost to the UK’s burgeoning ‘insurtech’ sector after a flurry of investment in the past two years.