Apple overtakes Microsoft as world’s most valuable company June 12, 2024 Apple shares rose nearly five per cent to a new record high of $218.02 per share on Wednesday, making it more valuable than Microsoft.
‘It would be the death of entrepreneurship’: City alarm over Labour capital gains hike June 12, 2024 A move to hike capital gains tax could spell the “death of the entrepreneurship” in the UK, a top City figure has warned, after the Labour party failed to firmly rule out the move this week.
Goodyear Tyres: Dunlop manufacturer’s sales hit £3bn following brands revamp June 12, 2024 The UK arm of tyre giants Goodyear and Dunlop has seen its sales soar to almost £3bn following its ongoing efforts to raise the profile of its retail brands.
‘Nothing equates to a British pub’: TV hardman and ex-Eastenders star Ross Kemp on the perfect pint June 12, 2024 TV’s favourite hardman Ross Kemp has been everywhere from Albert Square to Afghanistan but admitted “nothing equates to a British pub” as he hints at possibly opening his own boozer one day.
Labour threatens to strip Avanti rail contract as Branson plans rival June 12, 2024 Shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh told Sky News Avanti had provided passengers with "woeful service" on the West Coast Main Line.
Mandarin Oriental: Five-star London hotel issues warning ahead of Trump v Biden rematch June 12, 2024 The luxury Mandarin Oriental hotel in London's Hyde Park has warned that the upcoming US election between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump is impacting the number of international guests heading to the capital.
Shares in Lloyds, Natwest and HSBC jump as Reeves appears to rule out Labour raid on lenders June 12, 2024 Shares in the UK's high street banks were among the biggest risers in a wider market rally on Wednesday.
EY UK boss Hywel Ball kickstarts leadership race after stepping down June 12, 2024 Hywel Ball, head of Ernst & Young's (EY) UK business, has told partners at the firm that he will step down as chair, kickstarting a race for one of the most prestigious jobs in British professional services.
‘Bad news’ for Upper Crust owner after watchdog calls for more rail station catering competition June 12, 2024 The Office of Rail and Road has been investigating whether a lack of competition in railway station catering has been bumping up costs for passengers.
Revolut investor writes-up stake by 20 per cent as ‘commercial traction’ grows June 12, 2024 One of Revolut’s top investors has written-up the value of its stake in the company by 20 per cent after delivering a bruising cut last year on the back of the fiasco over its accounts.