Thousands of high-growth UK companies in ‘financial ill health’ January 25, 2024 Tens of thousands of UK companies are showing "distinct early signs of financial ill health" despite being predicted to grow by 20 per cent over the next year, according to a new report.
Treasury spat intensifies as mandarins hit back at watchdog ‘fiction’ smear January 24, 2024 Treasury spat intensifies as mandarins hit back at watchdog 'fiction' smear
‘Mixed picture’ for London firms as two thirds worry inflation will dampen progress January 24, 2024 Growing concern over the impact of higher interest rates and inflationary pressures came despite the fairly rapid drop in inflation seen at the end of 2023.
What you need to know about China’s new bank rules — and why experts are calling for more stimulus January 24, 2024 Markets have been digesting the latest attempt by Chinese policymakers to inject some life into China's flatlining economy.
UK economy off to ‘promising start’ in 2024 but firms reveal impact of Red Sea crisis January 24, 2024 The survey measures business activity in the private sector. Anything above 50 indicates business activity is expanding.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today January 24, 2024 Asian stocks rise, Netflix surges 8%, stable oil prices, BOC holds rates, attention shifts to upcoming Tesla earnings.
OBR chief: Governments have been ‘gaming’ fiscal rules, meeting ‘letter not the spirit’ of financial guidelines January 23, 2024 The comments come as new figures showed the government borrowed substantially less than expected in December thanks to lower interest payments on debt.
Inheritance tax on course for record year of receipts (again) amid calls to scrap it January 23, 2024 The Treasury collected £5.7bn from inheritance tax in the first three quarters of the 2024 financial year, according to figures released today.
Central London Alliance calls for government to cut VAT for hospitality, tourism and leisure January 23, 2024 | City Talk Central London Alliance (CLA) calls on the Government to address the UK’s lack of competitiveness on the global tourism market, beginning with a cut to VAT for the hospitality, tourism and leisure industries. Figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that visits to the UK increased 112 per cent year-on-year, generating £30 billion [...]
Will lower inflation deliver the windfall the Chancellor Hunt is hoping for? January 23, 2024 But hang on. It was not that long ago that borrowing was coming in lower than expected because inflation was higher.