Thames Water: Fresh blow as major investor takes £600m writedown January 3, 2024 The decision was “probably difficult but necessary” according to Tim Whittaker, director at Edhecinfra, a research institute and data provider, as reported by the FT.
The top sports events to watch in London in 2024 January 3, 2024 The coming 12 months will see London at the heart of a number of iconic sports events. From sport which returns annually to European finals that the city has bid for, here are 15 of the top events to put in your calendar for 2024. Men’s and Women’s Guinness Six Nations 10 February, 9, March, [...]
Exclusive: City bosses eye up strong first quarter but warn of threats to UK competitiveness January 3, 2024 Financial services bosses are optimistic about their first-quarter results but say economic and regulatory pressures threaten Britain's competitiveness, according to a survey of 160 senior executives shared with City A.M., as London struggles with a dealmaking slump.
Older than darts star Luke Littler, 16: iPhone, Tesla, Casino Royale and James Blunt hit January 2, 2024 If teenage darts sensation Luke Littler hasn’t already made you feel useless about not following through with your New Year’s resolutions, finding out just how young he is in comparison to the world might. Yes, we know he’s 16 and just a month away from earning himself a couple of driving lessons, but the PDC [...]
As the FTSE 100 turns 40, what does the future hold for London’s leading blue-chip index? January 2, 2024 After posting an annualised return of 15.9 per cent in the 1980s and 11.1 in the 1990s, the FTSE 100 has recorded growth of only 0.4 per cent since 2000.
‘Private discussion’ had but no job offer made to Dominic Cummings – Downing Street January 2, 2024 No job offer was made to Dominic Cummings during a meeting with Rishi Sunak, Downing Street has said. The former Vote Leave campaign director previously claimed the Prime Minister had sought a “secret deal” with him in a bid to win next year’s election. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said a “private political discussion” had [...]
London pubs with alcohol free beer in pints for Dry January January 2, 2024 London pubs with alcohol free pints of beer on tap for Dry January
Doctors must be paid more, but money alone won’t solve the NHS’s recruitment woes January 2, 2024 The NHS's cumbersome recruitment process must be reformed if we are to fix our broken healthcare system, writes Jonathan Evans.
HSBC to challenge Revolut and Wise with new forex app January 2, 2024 HSBC launches international payments app to rival fintechs Revolut and Wise, to grab a slice of the booming market for affluent customers.
Wagamama launches new vegan ‘steak’ dish for Veganuary January 2, 2024 Wagamama has launched a new vegan 'steak' dish for Veganuary