Home REIT bidder slams ‘lack of engagement’ as deal deadline looms May 11, 2023 The potential bidder for beleaguered social housing investor Home REIT has slammed a “lack of engagement” from the firm as it called for a further extension to a deadline for any potential takeover.
Coutinho: Sunak was right to water down green pledges November 8, 2023 The Prime Minister was "exactly right" to row back on green pledges, energy security and net zero secretary Claire Coutinho has said.
John Lewis: How all the major changes will impact staff and shoppers August 14, 2024 John Lewis is poised to make a series of major changes that will affect all of its stores across the country and its partners. The organisation announced a restructuring plan yesterday that it described as a “multimillion pound” investment in technology and what it has described as ‘simplification’ would help “improve our customer service and make [...]
FTSE 100: London markets rise after inflation comes in unexpectedly steady February 14, 2024 The daily London update: Moving news from the FTSE 100 and around the world from City A.M.'s newsroom in the heart of the Square Mile.
King’s Speech: What are the five key measures announced today? November 7, 2023 Making his first King’s Speech as monarch in the House of Lords this morning, King Charles outlined the government’s priorities for the next year of legislation.
Full list of Carpetright stores saved by Bensons for Beds after collapse August 7, 2024 Almost 20 Carpetright stores have been snapped up by Bensons for Beds following the firm’s collapse last month. Carpetright was rescued out of administration in July but with the loss more than 1,500 jobs. The major carpet and tiling retailer, which is headquartered in Essex, was snapped up by rival Tapi for an undisclosed sum. At [...]
Most UK homebuyers and owners are locking in mortgage rates as rises loom September 13, 2022 The majority of homebuyers and owners are locking in their mortgage rates to escape looming rate rises later this year, according to the latest data. Most new buyers – some 95.5 per cent – are taking out fixed rate mortgages, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) found, while the proportion of mortgaged homeowners fixing their rates [...]
Less is more, but not for Glencore November 20, 2023 For Glencore, ‘no’ wasn’t an option in its pursuit of Teck’s coal operations. But how will this acquisition look in a world seeking a greener future?
Even as Signa struggles, Selfridges is still the beacon of Oxford Street retail November 14, 2023 We shouldn't write off the department store, it's what the 'experience economy' was built on, writes Anna Moloney.
Nick Faldo on Trump friendship, British Masters and Ryder Cup predictions August 28, 2024 Britain’s most successful modern-day golfer Sir Nick Faldo on hosting the British Masters this week, the race for Ryder Cup places and his long-standing friendship with former US president Donald Trump. Sir Nick Faldo may be closer than most to the Oval Office but is looking forward to Europe beginning their Ryder Cup quest to [...]