Hitachi UK rail plant takes multimillion hit as train manufacturers struggle December 10, 2023 Hitachi's factory in the North East of England has taken a multimillion pound writedown amid growing concerns over the health of UK train manufacturing.
Recruiters’ results reflect fears for jobs market October 12, 2023 Uncertainty about the economy continues to rock the jobs market as three FTSE 250-listed recruiters reported reduced fees and earnings this week. Hays gave an update today on its first quarter that ended on 30 September, showing a decline in net fees of 11 per cent in the UK, against a 7 per cent fall [...]
Inflation still the number one concern for London Businesses, LCCI finds, but confidence improves February 16, 2024 Inflation is still the number one concern for London firms found the London Chamber of Commerce andIndustry (LCCI). In its CAPITAL 500 London Quarterly Economic Survey, published on January 24 th, found that 66 per centof companies said they were more concerned about inflation in Q4 of 2023 than previous quarters,while four in 10 (41 [...]
Natwest notches highest profit since 2007 as bank feels interest rate boost February 16, 2024 The group said it had recorded an operating profit of £6.2bn for 2023, up 20 per cent on 2022's recorded figures.
GSK snaps up potential asthma treatment gamechanger in £800m deal February 15, 2024 GSK has completed the acquisition of Aiolos Bio, a company working on treatments for respiratory and inflammatory conditions.
Labour to strengthen workers’ rights ‘within first 100 days’, Rayner says October 8, 2023 Labour will implement plans to bolster workers’ rights within 100 days of taking office, Angela Rayner said today.
One-third of women avoid a gynaecology visit due to embarrassment February 13, 2024 A survey found that 59 per cent of women in the UK have delayed a gynaecology visit; with a third avoiding going due to embarrassment.
Ethos Ventures & Sustainable Human Settlements Foundation: A New Dawn in Ethical Urban Investment December 3, 2023 Grant Rogan, at co-founder of the Sustainable Human Settlements Foundation (SHSF), has recently forged a new collaboration with Ethos Ventures. This partnership, marked by a Letter of Intent, is set to revolutionise how sustainable urban development is financed and executed, pointing to a future where ethical investment is not just a nice-to-have but a necessity. [...]
Natwest’s margins in focus as lender gears up for year of big changes February 12, 2024 Natwest looks to shrug off the turmoil of the recent debanking saga and prepares to sell its government-owned shares to the public.
Children need more than piggy banks to aspire to – we must step up and foster financial literacy November 14, 2022 June Felix of IG Group says we have a collective responsibility to make a positive impact on financial literacy for children.