Chancellor’s move to cut infrastructure projects threatens growth, economists warn July 30, 2024 Rachel Reeves' decision to make immediate cuts to capital spending has shaken a number of top economists, who have said they are deeply concerned about the potential knock-on impacts on the UK's economic growth.
Yellow fever: Central banks and private investors keep demand for gold buoyant July 30, 2024 Private investors and consistent demand from central banks where the two dominant behind the second quarter's consecutive all-time highs in the gold price an industry report has found.
Diageo: Shares at Guinness maker sink as Latin America hangover continues July 30, 2024 Diageo reported a decline in annual profit on Tuesday as issues in Latin America continued to weigh on the world's largest spirit maker.
CMA warns major corporate travel takeover could hike prices and worsen service July 30, 2024 Amex GBT, the largest travel management company in the UK, announced a £444m deal to takeover rival CWT in March.
7 reasons why the amazing Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club must be saved July 30, 2024 The Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club is one of London’s best venues. It must be saved, by Adam Bloodworth One of London’s most iconic venues is facing closure. The Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club in east London has for 20 years been home to some of the best nightlife in the capital. But the final [...]
UK restores housebuilding targets and sets out green belt review in planning push July 30, 2024 Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves’ Labour government has unveiled a series of reforms to the planning system, including a review of the green belt, to help address “the most acute housing crisis in living memory.” Under new policies confirmed today, local authorities will again be given mandatory housing targets to help “pave the way” to [...]
Why Donald Trump’s bitcoin reserve wouldn’t work in the UK July 30, 2024 Debates over a government bitcoin reserve have swelled up this week after former president Donald's Trump's comments at a bitcoin convention over the weekend.
Dentons: Dublin and Saudi drive revenue of world’s largest law firm to over £280m July 30, 2024 Dentons' UK, Ireland, and Middle East has reported single digit increase in revenue with the region generating £280.5m for the fiscal year ending 30 April 2024
Greggs: Sausage roll-co breathe sigh of relief with ‘no plans’ to raise prices in 2024 July 30, 2024 Greggs has confirmed there are no plans to raise prices for the rest of the year, as London sausage roll-loving commuters breathe a sigh of relief. Chief executive Roisin Currie confirmed the news this morning are previous price increases of 5p for products were driven by wage increases, she said. The bakery boss added that [...]
Foxtons: London estate agent hikes dividend as turnaround plan gathers steam July 30, 2024 London estate agent Foxtons has bucked a pallid property market to report healthy rise in revenue and profit, and raise its dividend, in yet another sign of the turnaround being navigated by its new chief executive.