China’s central bank unexpectedly keeps lending rates steady; stocks recover from early slump January 15, 2024 The People's Bank of China has defied market expectations of providing a much-needed economic boost through additional easing measures by opting to maintain a crucial interest rate unchanged.
Post Office warned it could face insolvency over £100m tax bill January 14, 2024 Fears over the Post Office’s finances are growing as it emerged it claimed tax relief on compensation payouts.
Vue plans debt-for-equity swap after Hollywood strikes delay blockbuster films January 14, 2024 Europe's largest independent cinema operator is prepping to restructure its debt after the Hollywood actor's strike pushed back the release of a number of movies.
Goldman: Private equity will have to go ‘back to the future’ in new rate environment January 14, 2024 In the new world, Nachmann said a lot of the returns will come from "sourcing really good opportunities" and making "operational improvements".
Capita hits back as pension holders look to sue over Russian-linked cyber attack January 14, 2024 Capita is facing legal action over last year's cyber attack, but denies there is any valid basis for a claim.
Qinetiq looks to drive share price turnaround as rivals prosper January 14, 2024 QinetiQ will give investors a glimpse of what's to come in 2024 on Tuesday, after a subpar share price performance last year.
8 Bishopsgate: Reinsurance firm buys 50,000 sq ft of new City of London tower January 14, 2024 One of the City’s newest skyscrapers, 8 Bishopsgate, is filling up with new tenants as a reinsurance firm has taken up two-and-a-half floors. SCOR will occupy 50,000 square feet of the new tower in the heart of the Square Mile, which is 51-storeys, 204-metre tall, and the 10th largest in the capital. The reinsurance provider [...]
Ocado: Are price cuts and M&S magic enough to help shares recover? January 14, 2024 Ocado will update investors on its fourth quarter trading on Tuesday, to see if a barrage of price cuts has managed to win over more customers amid the cost of living crisis. The supermarket technology business, which owns an online grocery venture with Marks and Spencer, enjoyed big wins during the pandemic but has struggled [...]
Battersea Power Station welcomes 11 million visitors in boost for retail January 14, 2024 Battersea Power Station welcomed over 11 million visitors last year, as shoppers flocked to the former derelict building.
Cameron refuses to say how much he was paid by Greensill Capital January 14, 2024 David Cameron today refused to confirm how much he was paid to lobby for Greensill Capital as he was questioned about his role at the firm again.