Business confidence surges but recovery remains ‘brittle’, survey suggests April 24, 2024 The UK economy has recorded growth in both January and February, making it overwhelmingly likely that last year's shallow recession is already over.
‘We have a vision’: American Golf hails improvement despite challenging year April 17, 2024 American Golf has hailed its improved financial performance despite facing "global and national factors" which negatively impacted how much customers wanted to spend and their confidence.
We need a government to match the private sector’s energy and radicalism April 16, 2024 One thing the government was not light on yesterday at the Innovate Finance Global Summit was advice. Everyone has it. That’s a good thing. Panel discussions were loaded with genuinely interesting ideas about strengthening London’s competitive advantage in fintech. Those that had “made it” were offering advice on corporate governance to those still in the [...]
Boardroom Uncovered: Exclusive interview with IKEA’s UK chief April 15, 2024 Watch the first episode of City A.M's new on-camera interview series with the UK boss of retail giant IKEA.
Virgin Experience Days remains confident despite sales and profits slipping April 8, 2024 Virgin Experience Days is "confident of a strong year ahead" despite seeing its turnover and profits slip during its latest 12 months.
London business confidence ‘booming’ as lower inflation fuels hopes of a recovery March 27, 2024 London business confidence soared in March as the UK's ongoing economic recovery lifted spirits in the capital, according to a closely watched survey.
UK economy: Business confidence remains high with firms set to increase headcount February 29, 2024 Despite falling into a shallow recession in the second half of last year, business surveys have pointed to an upturn at the beginning of the year.
Why Gen Z are quitting their jobs to focus on side hustles February 29, 2024 Members of Gen Z are more likely than other generations to make side hustles a full-time gig, according to new research.
Revitalising London’s Corporate Image: The Jane Kisnica Effect February 15, 2024 London’s corporate heart, with its majestic history and financial prowess, is at a pivotal junction. The City, traditionally cloaked in conservatism, is now poised for a revolution in vibrancy through innovative graphic design. The message is clear and resonates more profoundly within the City’s iconic skyline: Embrace innovation or remain unseen. Graphic design is no [...]
Business confidence bounces back in January to two-year high January 31, 2024 Business confidence has reached its highest level since February 2022, as firms bet that falling inflation and interest rate cuts will boost the economy. Overall confidence rose in the Lloyds Business Barometer, which measures businesses’ confidence by assessing their trading prospects and optimism in the economy, rose to 44 per cent in January, up nine [...]