UK pension funds concerned Mansion House reforms could lead to higher costs for investors November 20, 2023 UK pension funds have expressed concern that the Mansion House reforms could result in higher costs and greater risk for investors.
Labour taps up City PR firm Brunswick to build ties with big business November 19, 2023 Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly set to work with top City PR firm Brunswick to try and build better relationships with FTSE 100 companies.
Aviva posts 13 per cent rise in nine-month premiums November 16, 2023 This morning Aviva posted a 13 per cent rise in its general insurance gross written premiums for the first nine months of the year, saying it would continue to return surplus capital to shareholders.
Babcock: Share price for British defence giant up as it pens £750m submarine deal November 10, 2023 British defence firm Babcock has signed a four-year deal worth £750 with the Ministry of Defence to build and maintain UK submarines.
Monzo dives into insurance with London insurtech star at the helm November 6, 2023 Founder of digital insurance brand Brolly, Phoebe Chibuzo Hugh, has announced that she has joined digital challenger bank Monzo to lead its expansion into the insurance sector.
Aviva ‘immoral’ as row over defence company investment hots up November 6, 2023 Defence secretary Grant Shapps has warned insurance giant Aviva against 'immorally' divesting from defence companies.
Aviva hammers government push for North Sea oil and gas drilling October 30, 2023 Insurer's chief executive Amanda Blanc fears UK's climate goals are under threat
Businesses’ payroll bill to soar by £300m as London living wage increases October 23, 2023 Payroll costs in the capital are set to soar by over £300m as the London living wage increases by a tenth. Businesses signed up to the voluntary scheme will see their salary expenditure go up by £304,200,000 after the rate jumps from £11.95 an hour to £13.15 for 130,000 employees. Firms accredited include half the [...]
Kemi Badenoch shuns invite to address scandal-hit CBI October 23, 2023 Kemi Badenoch has snubbed an invitation to the CBI's annual conference, ahead of the Autumn Statement.
Triple lock: Pensioners could be set for inflation-busting state pension rise next April October 18, 2023 Under the triple lock, the state pension usually rises each April by inflation, wages or 2.5 per cent – whichever is higher.