Experian exclusive: Businesses’ credit scores stabilise as recovery is in full swing December 6, 2021 Businesses’ credit scores are recovering well from the impact of Covid-19, according to industry giant Experian, sharing some of its findings exclusively with City A.M. this afternoon. Business credit score levels were back up to the pre-pandemic average of 44 by September 2021, compared to a score of 40 throughout most of lockdown. Looking at [...]
PA Awards 2021: The Finalists December 6, 2021 The City A.M. PA Awards was founded in 2019 as a celebration for the too often unsung heroes, who so frequently go above and beyond in their field, helping their companies to achieve the impossible. After this most challenging of years we will be celebrating those men and women who have proven themselves to be an [...]
D-Day for Priti Patel and Boris Johnson as High Court will rule today on Home Secretary bullying claims December 6, 2021 Scrutiny of Boris Johnson’s decision to back Priti Patel following accusations of bullying will reach its climax today as the High Court in London will rule on the matter later today. The FDA union brought a judicial review over the Prime Minister deciding last year to go against the findings of his then adviser on [...]
2,200 branches: Owner of Boots plotting £10bn sale of 172-year old pharmacy chain December 4, 2021 The parent company of Boots is reportedly considering putting the pharmacy chain on the market next year, according to news reports this morning. US retail giant Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is lining up advisers from Goldman Sachs to explore a potential sale of the pharmacy, Sky News wrote. City A.M. understands that a potential valuation [...]
Over half of Brits in the dark over their credit score December 2, 2021 A survey has revealed that 51 per cent of Brits do not know their credit score even though many are aware of its importance.
Disney elects first woman chairman in its 98 year history December 2, 2021 Walt Disney has elected Sarah Arnold as chairman. She is poised to become the first woman chair in the company's 98 year history.
AJ Bell ends year overseeing £72.8bn in assets amid retail investor boom December 2, 2021 AJ Bell has enjoyed soaring profits and inflows for the year as non-professional investors turned to the platform in record numbers.
Lord Rothermere raises final offer in Daily Mail privatisation push December 2, 2021 Lord Rothermere has upped his offer to shareholders as he seeks to privatise the Daily Mail Group Trust (DMGT).
Microsoft faces pressure from investors over sexual harassment record December 1, 2021 Microsoft investors are calling for greater transparency over sexual harassment claims following allegations against ex-chief Bill Gates.
House prices jump 10 per cent in a year amid buoyant market December 1, 2021 House prices are 10 per cent higher than they were last November, and grew 0.9 per cent compared to October, according to an index.
