Warning over looming threat of recession October 9, 2023 The threat of a recession is looming amid a fall in employment, business optimism and output, a new report is warning. Advisory group BDO said its research suggested that business confidence, output and hiring intentions continued to fall in September as firms grapple with “ongoing inflationary headwinds”. Companies are still struggling to maintain staffing numbers [...]
UK working to establish status of British citizens in Israel, PM says October 9, 2023 The Government is working to establish the status of UK citizens in Israel, Rishi Sunak said, as deadly attacks by Hamas saw one British man serving in the country’s army killed. The Prime Minister declared “terrorism will not prevail” and pledged “steadfast support” for his counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu as the death toll from the incursion [...]
The Notebook: Marcus Geddes on what makes a modern office October 9, 2023 Today, Marcus Geddes, managing director at Landsec, takes the Notebook pen to talk all about the modern office Don’t let others fool you, there’s strength in flexible offices Demand for flexible offices is higher than ever before, but do people really know what ‘flex’ means? A common misconception is that flex is just co-working spaces [...]
Downing Street and London’s City Hall lit up in Israeli flag after Hamas terror attacks October 8, 2023 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan confirmed "City Hall will be lit up in the colours of the Israeli flag from tonight".
Metro Bank: Bank of England approached UK lenders to gauge interest in troubled bank October 8, 2023 The Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority approached a number of big UK lenders this week to see if they had any interest in taking over British lender Metro Bank, the Financial Times reported.
Israeli security cabinet declares country at war after Hamas attack October 8, 2023 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says his security cabinet has declared the country at war following a deadly Hamas assault in southern Israel. The decision, announced on Sunday, formally authorises “the taking of significant military steps,” it said in a statement.
Sunak says Israel has ‘right to defend itself’ as death toll mounts in Hamas attacks October 7, 2023 Rishi Sunak has said Israel has “an absolute right to defend itself” as the country’s prime minister said it was “at war."
Metro Bank rejected takeover approaches from rival lender Shawbrook October 7, 2023 Metro Bank has rejected a series of takeover approaches from specialist business lender Shawbrook, including one made in the second half of September.
Netanyahu tells Israel ‘we are at war’ after unprecedented Hamas attack October 7, 2023 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told Israel that it is “at war” with Hamas militants that rule the Gaza Strip.
Hamas launches major attack as gunmen enter Israel October 7, 2023 The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas launched the biggest attack on Israel in years on Saturday in a surprise assault.
