Accountancy sector experiences skills shortage as the industry faces turbulent times May 22, 2024 The accountancy sector is facing a skills crisis as firms reveal talent has plummeted, with leaders blaming competition from other industries
Anglo American rejects new £39bn BHP bid but parties seek deal resolution in the ‘next seven days’ May 22, 2024 BHP has tabled a final £38bn offer for London-listed rival Anglo American as a deadline on a potential takeover closes this afternoon.
The Apprentice: Former winner’s company once backed by Lord Sugar at risk of being shut down May 22, 2024 A company set up by a former winner of The Apprentice and previously backed by Lord Alan Sugar is at risk of being forcibly shut down.
Capital One: Higher loans helped revenue and profit surge May 22, 2024 Higher loans helped Capital One's revenue jump by £100m and profits surge at its European arm in 2023, it has been revealed.
US Solar Fund survives vote to kill trust May 22, 2024 In the trust's annual general meeting yesterday, 35.4 per cent of investors voted for it to wrap up.
ITV agrees multi-million pound investment into Purplebricks’ reinvention May 22, 2024 ITV is set to invest more than £4m into online estate agency Purplebricks, the first major investment in the ailing brand since it was acquired in 2023 by rival Strike.
Jefferies and Investec poach top investment bankers from Citi May 22, 2024 Wall Street giant Jefferies and South African group Investec have poached two top investment bankers from rival Citigroup to bolster their UK operations.
Jammie Dodgers, Wagon Wheels and Party Rings maker cuts losses May 22, 2024 The group behind brands such as Jammie Dodgers, Wagon Wheels and Party Rings cut its losses as its revenue neared £600m.
Marks and Spencer shares surge to the top of the FTSE 100 as it smashes analyst expectations May 22, 2024 Marks and Spencer has beaten analysts' expectations, posting a 58 per cent jump in profit before tax for the full year, as chief Stuart Machin reaps the benefits of the high street darling's turnaround plans.
Sir David Clementi: King’s Cross chief ends 16-year stint before Google move-in May 22, 2024 City grandee and former BBC chair Sir David Clementi will step down as head of King's Cross Central, marking the end of a 16 year stint at the company.