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EU referendum: Sweden says a Brexit would be “devastating on many levels”… but would be willing to offer itself up as an “attractive alternative” for businesses April 15, 2016 Sweden has said a UK vote to leave the EU would be “devastating on many levels”. But, if worst comes to worst, the nation's Chamber of Commerce has said Sweden and capital Stockholm will be willing to offer themselves up as an “attractive alternative to the UK and London”. Read more: Yawn. Another business group warns about the impact of [...]
UK trade could tumble by up to £92bn if we leave the EU, warns London business group April 15, 2016 You wouldn't know it, but the EU referendum campaigns officially kick off today – meaning we're about to be hit by even more claims about what will or will not happen in the event of Brexit. Today, business group London First waded into the debate, with data showing UK trade could fall by up to £95bn if we leave the EU. The research shows [...]
Winners and losers from London’s house prices: Here’s which international investors have made a mint from London’s wild property sector April 15, 2016 London house prices have been on a wild ride in the last few years – and foreign investors have seized the market with both hands as prices spiralled upwards. But with the pound weakening in the run-up to the EU referendum, and the capital's house price growth looking as though it is beginning to cool, [...]
US Presidential Election 2016: Would Donald Trump be able to make any changes anyway? April 15, 2016 Imagining Donald Trump walking into the White House is difficult, even at this stage. Yet, he looks set to win the Republican nomination, has the support of wide cross sections of society and is reaching voters that other candidates simply don’t seem able to. That seems unexplainable to many, given his tough stance on immigration [...]
EU referendum: Official campaign begins ahead of vote on 23 June April 15, 2016 The starting gun has been fired in the battle to win hearts and minds ahead of the EU referendum on 23 June, as the official campaign begins. Earlier this week Britain Stronger in Europe and Vote Leave were chosen as the designated campaigning groups ahead of the vote by the Electoral Commission, with both now [...]
Corbyn the Musical review: An alluring portrayal of Labour’s leader if at times predictable April 15, 2016 A drains and manhole covers enthusiast, the imagined life of a future Jeremy Corbyn takes a sudden turn when he’s elected Prime Minister and confronted with a nuclear threat posed by his onetime admirer Vladimir Putin. Why is Putin outraged? That would be telling. But luckily for Corbyn, he’s got Diane Abbott by his side, as he reminisces over their [...]
EU referendum: Former Labour chancellor Alistair Darling condemns Brexit campaign for turning “blind eye to credible warnings of economic disaster” April 15, 2016 There is "nothing patriotic" about backing a Brexit and "turning a blind eye to credible warnings of economic disaster", Alistair Darling will say today. The former Labour chancellor will also warn "dark clouds are gathering on our horizon" and compare uncertainty around the EU referendum with the period before the 2008 financial crisis. Read more: Bank [...]
Pure Gym strengthens earnings and bulks up market position April 15, 2016 Pure Gym's revenues were up 82 per cent to £125m in 12 months to the end of 2015 following a year of major expansion into central London. Group EBITDA was up 46 per cent to £28m and EBIT was up 77 per cent to £13.5m. The UK's biggest gym operator underwent a period of expansion in 2015, opening 48 [...]
Panama Papers: Another senior ranking official resigns over tax haven leak April 15, 2016 The Panama Papers have claimed another government minister's scalp: this time it's Spain's acting industry minister Jose Manuel Soria. The official resigned this morning after "being cornered" by new information released yesterday that suggested he and his brother were linked with a company registered in Jersey, local media is reporting. Yesterday El Mundo newspaper revealed documents from the [...]
LV boss Mike Rogers to step down after a decade at the helm April 15, 2016 The chief executive of the UK's largest friendly society LV is stepping down after 10 years in the role. Mike Rogers is expected to stay on until early next year as he oversees a transition to his replacement. LV heralded his many achievements over the decade at the helm, saying he had "completely reshaped and refocused [...]