Taylor Wimpey confident on year ahead despite profit slump in 2023 February 28, 2024 Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey saw operating profits tumble close to 50 per cent during the full year, as it continues to be bruised by a tough economic climate.
Going green: We can’t match the big bucks from the US or China, but we can outsmart them March 3, 2024 Forget the politics, the UK must double down on green investments now - or else the consequences will catch up, writes Rain Newton-Smith.
Six high-street banks including Santander, Barclays, HSBC, NatWest and Lloyds given ‘red’ warning over eco policies October 5, 2023 Six of the UK’s biggest high-street banks have been placed in a “red” warning category by consumer champion Which? over their fossil fuel investments and commitments to tackling climate change. JP Morgan Chase, Santander, Barclays, HSBC, NatWest Group and Lloyds Banking Group were exposed for having too weak green credentials. Just three of the UK’s [...]
Recession fears chill UK investment as CBI urges Jeremy Hunt to rethink tax grab at March budget February 27, 2023 British businesses are poised to mothball investment due to uncertainty over whether the country is on course to tip into a recession and a looming tax grab, a new survey out today indicates. Fears of a slowdown in spending caused by families’ finances being squeezed by the cost of living crisis has knocked optimism among [...]
Warmer homes and lower emissions? We should all jump on the heat pump bandwagon December 11, 2023 Britain's housing stock is falling behind in terms of quality and energy efficiency, all of us will pay the price, writes George Clarke
Meet the Fund Managers: Finding value in escapism June 3, 2024 In this weekly series, investment reporter Elliot Gulliver-Needham sits down with a fund manager for a Q&A. This week, we’re hearing from Andrew Lake, head of fixed income at Mirabaud Asset Management and manager of the Mirabaud Global Strategic Bond fund.
What would radically cutting immigration really mean for businesses? April 24, 2024 Getting the balance right in legal immigration is the key challenge of our time, and there are myriad medium- and long-term benefits to be seized
A renovated Fleet Street will make London a stellar example of how modern cities work June 2, 2023 Fleet Street will soon be transformed into a vibrant, lively destination for workers and visitors. It will show how London areas can thrive as cities all over the world modernise and change, writes Lucy French
British Land: Shift away from shopping centres helps deliver full year growth May 22, 2024 British Land said its strategy of shifting its focus away from assets such as shopping centres is “delivering”, as it posts modest growth in the full year.
Mitchells & Butlers: Shares rise at All Bar One owner as profit hits £164m May 22, 2024 Mitchells & Butlers said half-year profit soared as cost inflation eased, despite an "unavoidable" decline in pubs and restaurants over the last year.