Supply of houses reaches highest level in eight years as sellers remain confident ahead of general election May 30, 2024 The amount of homes for sale is at its highest in eight years, according to a new report, but this could lead to house prices remaining flat for the remainder of 2024.
London retains title as tech capital of the world as Oxford and Cambridge close in on New York May 30, 2024 A closely-watched league table has once again named London the tech capital of the world, while Oxford and Cambridge are closing in on New York.
What impact will the general election have on the UK housing market? May 29, 2024 The UK’s housing market could be set for a strong summer following the upcoming general election, as the market appears to be undeterred by the race to crown the new prime minister.
Oaknorth: London looking ‘less attractive’ than peers as listing destination May 29, 2024 The boss of Oaknorth has said London’s public markets are looking “less attractive” than their international peers in a signal of the bank's thinking as it plans for a potential IPO.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open lower amid US rate cut and domestic political uncertainty May 29, 2024 Asian markets fell on inflation fears, IMF raised China's growth forecast. Investors await Fed speeches, Beige Book, Friday's PCE index.
Election 2024: Starmer defends ‘fantastic’ business endorsements against criticisms May 28, 2024 Keir Starmer has defended his “fantastic” list of business endorsements against criticisms that it lacks FTSE 100 CEOs and appears to endorse fire and rehire.
Will BHP seal the deal on Anglo American takeover? May 28, 2024 Investors have reined in their bets on a BHP takeover of Anglo American as an extended deadline on the deal draws near.
Property developer Related Argent inks deal for £200m build-to-rent Brent Cross homes May 28, 2024 Property developer Related Argent has formed a joint venture with NTT UD Europe Limited, a subsidiary of the Japanese telecommunications company NTT Group, to build the third development of Build-to-Rent homes at Brent Cross Town in London.
Biffa owner to buy renewable energy giant Atlantica for £2bn May 28, 2024 Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure is to go private after accepting an offer from a private equity firm which values it at $2.5bn (£2bn).
Election 2024: UK crises made worse by ‘Conservative choices’, Reeves says May 28, 2024 The UK’s “unique exposure” to economic crises “can only be explained by choices made by Conservative governments”, Labour’s Rachel Reeves has argued.