UK economy in ‘early stages of recovery’ as families shrug off inflation and interest rate hikes April 21, 2023 Britain’s economy could be in the early stages of a recovery, with consumers holding up pretty well under the pressure of high inflation and interest rate increases, a closely watched survey out today indicates. Families’ outlook on how well the economy will perform over the coming year is improving, while confidence in their own personal [...]
Shrinking workforce limiting UK economic growth, MPs warn April 21, 2023 The UK’s shrinking and ageing population is limiting economic growth, with “outdated and static” working practices, MPs have warned. An “exodus” of over-50s from the labour market has worsened shortages, a cross-party House of Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) committee report said. Chairman Darren Jones said: “Our shrinking and ageing UK labour market, and [...]
Leaseholders to gain new rights under FCA insurance reforms April 21, 2023 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed insurance reforms to protect leaseholders from paying extortionate sums for insurance. Under the new plans, leaseholders will be defined as “customers of buildings insurance” and insurance firms will be obliged to act in the leaseholders’ best interests. A leaseholder is someone who has bought the right to live [...]
If ULEZ was controversial, pay as you drive road pricing will face even more hurdles April 21, 2023 As more and more people buy electric cars, we will need to introduce a road pricing scheme to pay for our highways, but a litany of controversial concerns - such as data protection - will stand in the way, writes Dom Lacey.
Inside the fight to save London’s grassroots music scene and keep cultural institutions April 21, 2023 Until landowners recognise the value in keeping cultural projects alive, regeneration projects will leave them by the wayside, writes Mark Davyd
In a global tech downturn, startups have a mountain to climb April 21, 2023 Tech startups in the UK have had a rocky time. London faces competition from US and European markets, and there are still struggles with raising funds. But those who survive could emerge more resilient, writes Russ Shaw
Bank of America at odds with Lloyd’s over state-backed cyberattack exemption April 20, 2023 Bank of America has reportedly raised concerns with Lloyd’s of London about a move to exempt “state-backed” cyberattacks from standard insurance policies. Bank of America highlighted its concerns with the policy in a series of meetings between Lloyd’s and its biggest clients, the Financial Times reported. Marsh, the world’s biggest broker, is also understood to [...]
Inflation drives record rise in car insurance premiums – with Londoners worst hit April 20, 2023 Soaring inflation has led to a record 20 per cent jump in UK car insurance premiums – the sharpest rise in a decade. Drivers are now paying on average £107 more for their car insurance than they were this time last year, according to the latest results from Confused.com’s Car Insurance Price Index. London motorists [...]
FTSE 100 close: London index muted as Barclays and Lloyds Bank give up early gains April 20, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 was muted today as investors ditched mining giants, curbing the sector’s recent rally, while high street banks gave up strong early gains. The capital’s premier index edged 0.01 per cent high to 7,899.48 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more responsive to sentiment toward the UK economy, nipped [...]
AJ Bell’s cashflow falls as cautious investors dip their toes back in the market April 20, 2023 Retail investment platform AJ Bell recorded a slowdown in the amount of cash flowing onto its platform in the first three months of the year even as customers bumped upwards, in a sign DIY investors are edging back into the market.
