Oxford Street retailers call for ‘comprehensive’ reform to business rates June 10, 2024 A business group that represents dozens of major retailers on London’s Oxford Street has called for a “comprehensive” reform to business rates to boost Britain's high streets.
IBM chief: London Tech Week a chance for the UK to get a lead on AI June 10, 2024 Last year, London Tech Week heard from top political figures including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer.
Election 2024: Next government must back London as an ‘engine of growth’ June 10, 2024 The next government must back London as an “engine of growth” for the UK, including supporting airport and rail hub expansion, a lobby group is urging.
FTSE 100 today: Blue-chip set to open lower amid stalled Fed cut bets and EU political uncertainty June 10, 2024 Asian stocks dipped and the euro weakened after far-right gains in the EU elections. All eyes are on the US Fed and BOJ policy decisions.
Over £366bn ‘sitting in accounts earning one per cent or less’ June 10, 2024 More than £366 billion is languishing in UK current and savings accounts earning returns of 1% or less, according to analysis.
Election 2024: Labour pledge savings for parents as childcare policies fleshed out June 9, 2024 Free breakfast clubs in primary schools will save parents an annual £400, Labour has said, as the party begins to flesh out its plans for childcare policy.
Election 2024: Labour, Tories and Lib Dems to launch manifestos this week June 9, 2024 Labour, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats are all set to launch their general election manifestos this week.
Week ahead: Fed to hold rates – but is a September cut on the cards? June 9, 2024 Any shift to a single cut, as suggested by Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic in April, could boost the dollar sharply.
Election 2024: Reform UK will overtake Tories in polls, Ipsos boss predicts June 9, 2024 Reform UK is likely to overtake the Conservative Party in at least some polls in a so-called ‘crossover moment’, the boss of a polling firm has predicted.
Asda entices new boss with £10m pay package June 9, 2024 Mohsin Issa could reportedly reward the new boss of Asda a total pay package of up to £10m, as the billionaire businessman rushes to find someone to take charge of the supermarket.