Labour would renationalise rail in bid to save British taxpayer £2.2bn a year April 25, 2024 Renationalising the railways will save the taxpayer £2.2bn every year, Labour’s shadow transport secretary has claimed, thanks to “significant efficiencies”.
FTSE 100 today: BHP pounces on Anglo American while Meta drags tech lower April 25, 2024 US stocks saw a slight rise amid volatility. Asian stocks declined as Meta reignited tech sell-off, and the Japanese yen dropped below ¥155. Meta's stock fell 15 per cent, contributing to market turbulence. Despite this, oil and gold prices held steady. Investors now await US Q1 GDP data and earnings updates from Alphabet, Microsoft, Intel and Barclays.
Puregym targets up to 70 new sites this year after revenue boost April 23, 2024 PureGym has said it plans to keep expanding with new gyms, targeting between 60-70 new gyms this year across its markets.
Government borrowing ahead of expectations in blow for hopes of tax cuts April 23, 2024 Jeremy Hunt has said the Conservatives will cut taxes again in the autumn "if we can", with some reports suggesting he's considering another 2p cut to National Insurance.
What is going on with London house prices? It’s messy, but green shoots are appearing April 22, 2024 After a challenging few years green shoots appear to be emerging in London’s property market.
The Notebook: How to make an effective change this World Earth Day April 22, 2024 Reed CEO James Reed takes the Notebook pen to talk Liz Truss, training the next gen, and effective charity through the Big Give.
Interest rates and the green economy: The carbon cost of higher for longer April 18, 2024 The high capital intensity and low returns on green projects make them particularly vulnerable to high rates.
Highest monthly car insurance rates ‘very hard’ to justify, industry boss admits April 17, 2024 A boss at the trade body for British insurers told MPs today that the highest rates paid by motorists for monthly cover are “very hard” to justify, as the industry faces criticism for hiking prices amid the cost of living crisis.
London pips Geneva as world’s most expensive city to build in April 16, 2024 Every city in the UK and Ireland sat within the top 25 most expensive locations to build in the world, excluding Belfast.
After record rises, London rent hikes ease off April 15, 2024 Rents on private properties in London showed signs of cooling last month, according to a new report, offering a glimmer of hope for the sector after a torrid year.