Booming demand for London’s legal market drives record number of City partner moves in 2023 January 8, 2024 Law firms’ partner CVs were flying around the City in 2023, as the year saw the highest number of job moves ever recorded. According to data provided by legal recruiter, Edwards Gibson, there were 510 partner moves recorded over 2023. This figure is up six per cent on the 480 partner moves recorded over 2022, and [...]
Mortgage options reach 16-year high as banks offer lowest rates since June January 8, 2024 The number of mortgage options for borrowers has reached its highest level in almost 16 years, according to financial information website Moneyfacts, as banks slash rates to compete for business in a smaller market.
E-scooters: Why Bird’s bankruptcy is a turning point for the sector’s profit scrap January 8, 2024 E-scooter startups were once some of the most hotly-anticipated businesses in Western markets. But is the industry's model busted?
CMC Markets soars 26 per cent after raising income guidance as volatility pulls traders back to its platforms January 8, 2024 CMC Markets has raised its full-year operating income guidance after noting better market conditions.
What does the Boeing 737 Max disaster mean for flights and business? January 8, 2024 The Alaska Airlines flight incident is the latest problem for Boeing's iconic 737 Max. What does it mean for flights and business?
CFOs are more confident – but the UK’s low productivity is a growing concern January 8, 2024 Finance chiefs at Britain's largest firms have shown increased confidence in the economy as their concern shifts away from inflation and high interest rates to geopolitical risks and the UK's low productivity.
Moving markets today: What’s shaping the FTSE 100 this morning January 8, 2024 Moving Markets Today: Asia Stocks Trade in Tight Ranges, U.S. Congress Leaders Finalize $1.66 Trillion Budget; Alaska Airlines Cancels 170 Flights, Corporate Earnings Season Begins Investors in Asian stock markets were cautious as they await inflation data from both the U.S. and China, as well as company earnings. U.S. Congress leaders have agreed on a [...]
Boeing confronts new turbulence as mid-air incident raises alarms January 8, 2024 In the wake of a recent mid-air fuselage breach on a 737 Max, Boeing finds itself under increased scrutiny, triggering concerns about its ability to maintain a delicate equilibrium between accelerated production and product quality. The incident adds pressure at a pivotal moment for Boeing, awaiting approval for new models of its renowned MAX jet. [...]
Major BP investors pushing for BAE chief to be next CEO January 7, 2024 Several major investors in BP have reportedly urged the oil and gas giant to approach Charles Woodburn, boss of defence firm BAE Systems, about becoming its next chief executive.
Govia dished out record £62m dividend despite rail strikes and delays January 7, 2024 The UK's largest train operator Govia dished out a record dividend to its shareholders despite chaos across Britain's rail network.