UK mortgage market still ‘precarious’ amid uncertainty over timing of interest rate cuts July 1, 2024 Tom Cuppello, director of risk at Broadstone, said the housing market's recovery remained "precarious" amid uncertainty over the timing of interest rate cuts.
Markets stay steady as City braces for Labour victory July 1, 2024 As election day creeps ever closer, the City is bracing itself for a Labour victory, even as markets stay sanguine at the idea of a change in government.
Could Reform become the party of business? June 26, 2024 The Conservatives have damaged their reputation as the party of enterprise, leaving the field wide open for Reform to seize the free market agenda, says James Price This being a family-friendly newspaper, I will have to be judicious when quoting a certain ex-Tory Prime Minister’s response to businesses’ concerns about Brexit. “F*** business” was certainly [...]
Mini-heatwave and Euros give hospitality hope for spending bump June 24, 2024 Leading figures in retail have said the warmer weather, in addition to the Euro football championships, could give a welcome boost to the sector, after a damp June.
General election: ‘I’m ultimately responsible’ for poll deficit, Sunak says June 16, 2024 "I’m ultimately responsible for what I’m doing and no one else is. It rests on my shoulders," Sunak said.
Lexus LBX review: New hybrid SUV is downsized and upmarket June 9, 2024 Tim Pitt drives the Lexus LBX, the smallest car yet from the Japanese brand. Can it justify its premium badge and price tag?
Inflation is falling, but will that make a difference? May 28, 2024 The headline fall in price rises has been championed as good news by Rishi Sunak. But Brits may feel somewhat less cheerful.
Keir Starmer: Major UK business chiefs back Labour leader May 16, 2024 Keir Starmer has secured the backing of top business leaders, with the Boots boss and chief executive of housing developer Thakeham endorsing his party today. Their support was unveiled at a rally-style campaign event which saw the Labour leader and his shadow cabinet announce his six pledges which they call their “first steps for change”. [...]
Mark Kleinman: Why the City’s bonus cap move may not deliver Brexit bonus May 9, 2024 Mark Kleinman writes a weekly column for City A.M. - this week on Goldman bonuses, Foxtons' next move and broker job cuts
The week that was: hot property and an optimist’s guide to UK equities May 4, 2024 We wrap up another busy week in the Square Mile