Rachel Reeves: ‘I think we will have to increase taxes’ July 31, 2024 Speaking on the News Agents podcast, Rachel Reeves said "I think we will have to increase taxes in the Budget".
Are UK restaurants struggling to ‘keep their heads above water?’ October 30, 2023 A combination of "pressures" could be to blame for struggling UK restaurants, noted associate director at Mazars Paul Maloney.
As the EU rehashes old myths of no win-no fee litigation, London stands to benefit February 1, 2023 In the EU, there are still many misconceptions about litigation funding. Here in London we must see it as a way for companies to manage risks and costs, writes Glenn Newbury
Direct Line’s premiums slump amid challenging market backdrop November 8, 2022 Direct Line’s adjusted gross premiums have slumped slightly against a challenging market backdrop. In the nine months ended 30 September, the insurer’s total group premiums were £2.3bn – down 3.5 per cent on last year’s levels. Its Motor and Home markets went down 8.9 per cent and 10.1 per cent respectively, while Direct Line delivered [...]
UK borrowing totalled £15bn last month as debt nears 100 per cent of GDP June 21, 2024 In fresh figures from the ONS, public sector net debt, excluding public sector banks, was just under 100 per cent of total GDP.
FTSE 100 close: London ends week higher after US jobs growth smashes forecasts October 6, 2023 London markets opened higher this morning despite a fall in house prices for the sixth consecutive month in a row.
Five finalists revealed for Veuve Clicquot’s 52nd year of Bold awards February 29, 2024 The latest spotlight has been placed on some of the UK's most exciting and emerging female entrepreneurs as Veuve Clicquot reveals the five finalists up for this year's Bold Awards.
Worst election jargon of the week: Triple lock June 13, 2024 To mark election season, City A.M.'s jargon resistance fighters are taking on the realm of politics. This week: the triple lock.
The threat of a listing exodus must spur on bolder risk-taking June 11, 2024 Just as the arrival of Shein onto London’s equity markets, and the Raspberry Pi float, are more indicative of individual company circumstances than a wider trend, so too would be Ashtead’s departure from London – if they choose to move ahead with it. This is a company after all which, though listed in the capital, [...]
Liz Truss promises post-Brexit bonfire of EU rules that hinder UK growth July 22, 2022 Tory leadership candidate Liz Truss has vowed to seize the opportunities posed by Brexit by scrapping EU regulations that hinder the UK’s growth. The Conservative MP said that if she becomes prime minister, she will scrap any EU rules that hinder investment or fail to support growth in the UK economy by 2023. If Truss [...]