Spring Budget 2024: What measures could Labour continue in government? February 13, 2024 With an election expected this year, and a Labour Party hell-bent on wooing business, are there financial measures a Starmer government could support?
Capital Economics: AI ‘bubble’ now more of a risk for markets than interest rates February 9, 2024 While it was still "too early" to be confident that interest rates won't cause some imbalances, "the chances of a systemic financial event are diminishing".
Profit at Societe Generale slumps 60 per cent as boss calls 2023 ‘year of transition’ February 8, 2024 Revenue from retail banking continues to be impacted by "short-term hedges" that were taken out before interest rates started rising.
Give councils more tax flexibility amid financial strain, ministers urged February 8, 2024 Councils should be given more free rein to raise local taxes to shore up ailing finances and then “suffer the consequences” at the ballot box, MPs have heard.
Crazy golf group Big Fang Collective to expand after £5.5m boost February 7, 2024 A crazy golf group is aiming to expand into three "major cities" this year after securing a £5.5m boost.
Financial services should get out of London to find new talent, education secretary says February 6, 2024 Financial services firms should “get out more” to attract talent, Gillian Keegan has said.
London Southend Airport owner Esken proposes settlement agreement over £194m loan February 5, 2024 The owner of London Southend Airport has proposed a settlement agreement over demands to repay a £194m loan early.
Labour considers watering down plans for a private equity tax raid February 4, 2024 Labour could be preparing to water down plans for a private equity tax raid over fears it could put off potential investors.
Fried chicken and Parker pens: A day at Labour’s business bonanza February 2, 2024 “I think this is the only job where you can get some positive press just by eating a few prawn cocktails and having some nice dinners.”
Labour playing ‘Bazball’ as Starmer says business ‘fingerprints’ on plans for power February 1, 2024 The Labour Party is playing “Bazball”, a senior Bloomberg figure has said, as SIr Keir Starmer has vowed businesses have their “fingerprints” on the party’s plans for power.