Axe the £4bn-a-year share tax holding back stock markets, government told August 29, 2023 CALLS are increasing for the UK’s £4 billion-a-year share trading tax to be reduced or scrapped in an effort to reinvigorate our capital markets.
Standard Chartered to sell jet leasing arm to Saudi wealth fund unit for $3.6bn August 28, 2023 Standard Chartered said on Monday it was selling its global aviation finance leasing business to Saudi Arabia-based Avilease for about $3.6bn, as part of a drive to streamline its operations.
British biotech firm Abcam snapped up by Danaher for £4.5bn August 28, 2023 British Biotech firm Abcam has been bought by US medical tech giant Danaher for $5.7bn (£4.5bn) .
UK private hospital operator goes into Abu Dhabi ownership after £1bn deal August 28, 2023 UK independent hospital operator Circle Health Group has been bought by an Abu Dhabi-based holding company in a deal worth $1.2bn (£953m).
CBI: New booze policy warns alcohol can lead to “increased risk of accidents” occurring August 28, 2023 The CBI's new code of conduct looks to turn the page on a series of harassment scandals that led to the ouster of its former DG
Metro Bank founder launches fintech accelerator to get firms into ‘hyper-growth’ August 28, 2023 The founder and former chair of Metro Bank and Atom Bank has launched a business designed to support the next generation of fintech startups.
UK air traffic control failure leads to delays and cancellations at airports August 28, 2023 Multiple planes have been grounded in the UK today following a "network-wide failure" of the country's air traffic control systems.
Wilko: Second last-minute bid launched to save stricken retailer August 28, 2023 A second last-minute bid worth £90 million has been made by restructuring specialist M2 Capita, according to reports, which could keep the entire Wilko chain trading.
Ukraine under all-night air-raid warning as Putin doubles down on bombing raids August 27, 2023 Russia launched an overnight air attack against Ukraine on Sunday, sending missiles over other northern and central parts of the country, authorities said.
Sunak faces another by-election drama after Nadine Dorries finally resigns August 27, 2023 Rishi Sunak faces another potentially damaging by-election after Nadine Dorries finally handed in her resignation 11 weeks after vowing to go. The Tory former culture secretary is expected to leave her parliamentary seat on Tuesday after notifying the Chancellor of her intention to do so on Saturday. She had come under mounting pressure – including [...]
