Blackstone and Thomson Reuters to offload £1.9bn LSEG stake March 5, 2024 A group of LSEG investors including Blackstone and Thomson Reuters are offloading a four per cent stake in the firm worth £1.9bn, the London Stock Exchange owner has said today
Lex Greensill sues government over alleged ‘misuse of private information’ March 5, 2024 The founder of Greensill Capital, Lex Greensill, has filed a lawsuit against the Department for Business and Trade over the alleged "misuse of private information".
GXO poised for Wincanton takeover after CMA CGM dips out of bidding war March 5, 2024 CMA CGM has abandoned its pursuit of one of Britain's largest logistics companies, paving the way for a takeover bid from GXO.
Spring Budget 2024: Will Jeremy Hunt focus more on the economy or the election? March 5, 2024 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is being forced to fight political and economic battles in this Spring Budget, which isn't an easy task.
Spring Budget 2024: Hunt to extend Covid recovery loans by two years March 5, 2024 The government will reportedly extend a Covid recovery loan programme by two years in a boon to Britain’s small businesses.
Gold and Bitcoin hit record highs as the US and UK prepare fiscal statements March 5, 2024 Gold has enjoyed a run as a safe haven asset while bitcoin production cuts are expected next month
Cinema spending soared last year thanks to these six blockbusters – but one disappointed March 5, 2024 UK cinema operators received a boost from spending in 2023 thanks to a year of silver screen blockbusters, according to data from Lloyds Bank.
London’s Big Law hires near record level despite recession March 5, 2024 Law firm partner hires in the first two months of 2024 ran at the second highest pace on record. According to data provided by legal recruiter, Edwards Gibson, there were 101 law firm partner moves in the first two months of this year, an increase of 7 per cent on the number of hires the [...]
Hundreds of ‘erroneous’ Companies House filings reveal widespread misinformation on big firms March 5, 2024 Hundreds of "erroneous" filings made at Companies House have raised fears over a sophisticated fraud targeted at banks and other financial providers.
Why London’s TfL fare freeze may not be good for passengers March 5, 2024 National rail fares have been hiked yet again. In London, Khan has pledged to freeze TfL fares until 2025, but will passengers actually be paying less?