How much is too much? The CEO pay predicament April 23, 2024 A growing number of London-listed companies have been asking shareholders to approve radical pay rises for their top execs. Why?
Government borrowing ahead of expectations in blow for hopes of tax cuts April 23, 2024 Jeremy Hunt has said the Conservatives will cut taxes again in the autumn "if we can", with some reports suggesting he's considering another 2p cut to National Insurance.
London firms warn inflation is top concern ahead of mayoral election April 23, 2024 London businesses are still saying inflation is their top concern ahead of the mayoral election next week.
Regulatory burden on business up by £6bn a year under Conservatives April 23, 2024 The regulatory burden placed on businesses has risen by £6bn a year under the Conservative government, a new report has found.
London keeps spot as world’s top green finance centre as New York toppled from second place April 23, 2024 London has been named the world's top centre for green finance for the fifth time in a row, according to a new survey, as Swiss cities topple New York from second place.
Parliamentary researcher and academic charged following China ‘spying’ investigation April 22, 2024 Two men have been charged with spying for China after an investigation by counter-terrorism police.
Fresh train strikes to disrupt commuters in May as drivers walk out again April 22, 2024 Train drivers at 16 rail companies will launch another series of one-day strikes in May, it has been announced.
US set to fund London-listed Rainbow Rare Earths mining project as China battle hots up April 22, 2024 Rainbow Rare Earths, listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation of £63m, will receive £40m from Washington's US International Development Finance Corporation to build a plant at the site in South Africa's Kruger National Park.
Airfield on standby for Rwanda flights, Rishi Sunak announces as bill set to pass April 22, 2024 The government has an airfield on standby with commercial charter planes booked, Rishi Sunak has announced, as the Rwanda Bill is expected to finally pass today.
Peers call on regulator to halt ‘name and shame’ plans as City fury grows April 22, 2024 An influential group of peers has called on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to halt plans to ‘name and shame’ the firms it is investigating as fury over the proposals grows in the City.