Navigating the Challenges of the Legacy of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) Hand-backs: Strategies for the Public Sector June 10, 2024 | Sponsored While PFI had its heyday in the past, its legacy continues to present challenges for the public sector today as they navigate the complexities of asset hand-backs and financial obligations. The Private Finance Initiative (PFI) was initially introduced in the UK by the Conservative government in 1992 during John Major’s tenure as Prime Minister. In [...]
Reform pledges ‘Great British tax cut’ funded by raid on the banks June 10, 2024 "You cannot tax your way out of a crisis," Richard Tice said, "you grow your way out of it".
Why Labour will need to fix the UK’s labour market to unlock economic growth June 10, 2024 Its easy to see why an economy's labour market is important for boosting economic growth, and indeed a growing labour market has been one of the major drivers of growth over the past few decades.
FTSE 100 today: Blue-chip set to open lower amid stalled Fed cut bets and EU political uncertainty June 10, 2024 Asian stocks dipped and the euro weakened after far-right gains in the EU elections. All eyes are on the US Fed and BOJ policy decisions.
Week ahead: Fed to hold rates – but is a September cut on the cards? June 9, 2024 Any shift to a single cut, as suggested by Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic in April, could boost the dollar sharply.
UK households in line for extra £800 annual bill due to planned tax rises June 8, 2024 The biggest single tax rise is the continuation of the frozen thresholds on income tax and National Insurance.
Planners strive to protect the UK’s beautiful quarries by blocking film studio June 7, 2024 The government has rejected a major media investment in the latest sign that nimbyism is triumphing over economic development in London.
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour kicks off today. How much is it really worth to the UK economy? June 7, 2024 As Taylor Swift starts the UK arm of her Eras tour, we look at how much will it help British business, and where will that benefit be felt.
US economy smashes forecasts again with blockbuster jobs report June 7, 2024 The figures will be closely scrutinised by policymakers at the US Federal Reserve ahead of its latest interest rate decision next week.
Bank of England to take heart from positive surveys as markets wait on interest rate cuts June 7, 2024 Although there were no major releases, two surveys showed encouraging signs that inflationary pressures were easing, welcome news after April's inflation data came in hotter than expected.