US jobs report ‘all over the place’ as unemployment ticks up March 8, 2024 The US economy presented a muddled picture in February, as the economy added 275,000 jobs, above expectations of 200,000, while the country’s unemployment rate increased by 0.2 percentage points to 3.9 per cent. Wage inflation came in at 4.3 per cent on a yearly basis, below market expectations and January’s figure of 4.4 per cent. [...]
Bobby Arora: B&M bigwig sells London pad near Buckingham Palace for 30 per cent loss March 8, 2024 British billionaire and trading director for budget retailer B&M has sold his London mansion for a 30 per cent loss.
IWD: There are more FTSE 100 CEOs with these two names than women March 8, 2024 There are more CEOs named Andrew and Simon than female CEOs in the FTSE 100, a new report has revealed on International Women’s Day. With 12 different CEOs called Andrew and Simon, women are outnumbered in the top job in the 100 biggest listed companies in the UK, a report from People Managing People has [...]
Man who bought private jet with bankrupt Thurrock Council money is sued for fraud March 8, 2024 Man accused of cheating the bankrupt Thurrock Council out of millions of pounds in order to buy luxury goods, is now being sued.
Why there’s no hope of a Bakerloo Line extension or Crossrail 2 without government cash March 8, 2024 Transport for London (TfL) is set to report its first-ever operating surplus later this month after years of financial struggle.
BP claws more money back from former boss Looney and pays new chief £8m after 2023 profit beat March 8, 2024 BP CEO Murray Auchincloss said the firm will be "super focused" on returns
Competition watchdog could block Tate and Lyle sugar deal amid fears it could lead to higher prices March 8, 2024 The competition watchdog has said it might block a tie between two major sugar companies if they cannot prove the deal won't lead to higher prices for shoppers.
IWD: Women are still missing from top roles at law firms, but times are changing March 8, 2024 Women make up over half of lawyers working in law firms across England, yet, when it comes to partnership, that number is significantly lower.
Capital and Regional: Shopping centre owner says footfall on the rise thanks to demand for bargain goods March 8, 2024 The Mall Wood Green owner Capital and Regional has reported a slight uptick in footfall across its shopping centres driven by a demand in customers shopping at discount stores.
Five lessons learnt while building a business as a female founder March 8, 2024 Radha Vyas answers five questions about building a business and turning a passion into profit.