Loveholidays: How CEO Donat Rétif tripled profit by ‘democratising’ travel August 2, 2024 Donat Rétif has only been the CEO of Loveholidays since 2019, but under his leadership the vacation marketplace has experienced explosive growth across all major metrics, doubling its revenue, tripling its pre-tax profit and quadrupling its workforce.
Class action avalanche: Report reveals litigations are eight times greater than UK population August 2, 2024 Class action litigation is dominating the UK as a new report shows claims filed by the end of 2023 encompassing over 540 million members.
US unemployment miss: ‘Has the Fed made a policy mistake?’ August 2, 2024 US unemployment figures missed expectations today, jumping to 4.3 per cent, leaving analysts asking if the Federal Reserve had made a mistake not to cut interest rates on Wednesday.
Bank of England’s Pill: Inflation still needs to be ‘squeezed out’ of the UK August 2, 2024 Despite returning to the two per cent target, inflation still needs to be "squeezed out" of the UK economy, Bank of England chief economist Huw Pill said today.
Government cancels £1.3bn in AI funding as spending cuts bite August 2, 2024 The new Labour Government has shelved £1.3bn of “unfunded” investment for UK tech and AI projects promised by the Conservatives. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) said no new funding for the programmes had been allocated in the previous Tory government’s spending plans, and therefore will not be taken forward. It included £800m [...]
Growth stalls at Eversheds Sutherland as it battles ‘challenging economic conditions’ August 2, 2024 Profit growth has stalled at law firm Eversheds Sutherland, the firm reported today, as it battled "more challenging economic conditions" in most of the markets it operates in.
Yodel merger with Shift off the cards after £85m funding deal August 2, 2024 A planned merger between Yodel and the logistics tech firm Shift is no longer on the cards after the parcel delivery giant unveiled an £85m funding package intended to quell concerns following its brush with bankruptcy earlier in the year.
Demand for sustainable buildings drives office space take-up in London August 2, 2024 Leasing activity increased notably in the second quarter of the year, driven by financial firms and demand for sustainable office space.
Half of Britain’s millionaires are considering leaving after Labour election win August 2, 2024 Nearly half of the UK's millionaires are considering leaving the country over fears the new Labour government will hike taxes and introduce unnecessary regulations, a new study has revealed.
Amazon says consumers cautious as it forecasts revenue below Wall Street targets August 2, 2024 Amazon reported slowing online sales growth in the second quarter and said cautious consumers were seeking out cheaper options for purchases, sending shares down nearly eight per cent.