Election 2024: Jeremy Hunt admits he may lose seat in ‘Blue Wall’ clash with Lib Dems June 2, 2024 Jeremy Hunt has admitted he may lose his seat at the election, telling his children that the prospect was “nothing to worry about - that’s democracy”.
European Central Bank set to cut interest rates despite inflation worries June 2, 2024 The European Central Bank is all but certain to be the first major central bank to cut interest rates this week as it shrugs off a rise in inflation and takes a different path in monetary policy from the UK and US.
Tourist tax puts us at a competitive disadvantage, says Gatwick boss June 2, 2024 The UK's tourist tax is putting Gatwick at a "competitive disadvantage" to rival European hubs, according to its chief executive.
‘We are done’: Vodafone chief rules out more big deals after offloading Spanish and Italian arms June 2, 2024 The chief executive of Vodafone has ruled out any more major deals as part of her strategy to simplify the sprawling telecoms giant and improve shareholder returns.
British Gas: Centrica faces shareholder revolt over £8.2m CEO pay packet June 2, 2024 The owner of British Gas will face down shareholders on Wednesday over its chief executive's £8.2m pay packet.
Any new government must step in and revive London Stock Exchange, says former chief June 2, 2024 The ex-boss of the London Stock Exchange has warned the capital's beleaguered bourse is unlikely to see a revival unless the next government implements a major overhaul.
‘A better outcome’: Ground rents investor expresses relief at decision not to cap charges June 2, 2024 Ground Rents Income Fund has said changes to the law are not as bad as epxected.
Tech stock boom starts to show cracks June 2, 2024 Tech stocks are starting to suffer as customers are keeping their purse strings tight when it comes to adopting new software services.
Businesses ‘crying out for help to tackle skills shortage’, says Labour June 2, 2024 The announcement comes days after Labour was seen courting bosses, asking them to declare their support for the reformed levy, according to Sky News.
Swinney: Labour would cause ‘devastation’ to employment in oil and gas industry June 1, 2024 “There’s a lot of independent commentary that indicates that the plans of the Labour Party and particularly their tax grab that is being perpetuated by the Conservative and Labour parties is having a real damaging effect on investment in the oil and gas sector".