Worrying signs for the economy as recruitment giant Hays issues profit warning January 9, 2024 The listed company’s fees were down 10 per cent overall and 17 per cent in the UK, as a slowdown in the economy hit recruitment numbers
French finance minister looks to ‘take advantage of Brexit’ and lure firms to Paris January 8, 2024 “We were able to take advantage of Brexit to attract the world’s biggest financial establishments to Paris,” Le Maire said today.
Bet365 records loss as its chief Denise Coates takes another bumper payday January 8, 2024 Bet365 made £3.39bn in the period, with sports betting making up more than £2bn of that, and online betting accounting for over £700m, a market which is growing quickly.
More Tube strikes coming? Another union to ballot London Underground staff January 5, 2024 The TSSA (Transport Salaried Staffs' Association), which says it is the biggest union for Transport for London workers, will put a vote to its members for industrial action, after rejecting a new pay offer.
London party boat sinks on the Thames after heavy rainfall battered capital January 5, 2024 An HM Coastguard spokesman said: “A restaurant vessel sank at Temple Pier in London on January 4. “The alarm was raised at about 12.30pm and everyone is accounted for.”
House prices rise for third straight month as market readies for 2024 rebound January 5, 2024 The UK housing market continues to beat expectations despite higher interest rates, with fresh figures today showing prices have risen for the third straight month.
Boots enjoys record sales as IPO rumours swirl January 4, 2024 Boots.com reported sales up 17.5 per cent, with November its biggest ever month, while overall it had an 11th straight quarter of market growth.
Thames Water: Fresh blow as major investor takes £600m writedown January 3, 2024 The decision was “probably difficult but necessary” according to Tim Whittaker, director at Edhecinfra, a research institute and data provider, as reported by the FT.
Aldi and Lidl cash in as Brits clamoured for discounted Christmas January 2, 2024 Aldi was the big winner as the retailer reported its "best ever" festive period, taking in £1.5bn in sales in the run-up to 25 December, across its more-than 1,000 UK outlets.
Green Britain: Fossil fuels fall to just 35 per cent of UK energy supply January 2, 2024 Britain’s energy mix is at its greenest ever according to the latest figures from Drax, one of the country’s largest electricity generators. The energy company said the UK had its greenest year on record in 2023, according to the Times, with renewable and cleaner energy imported from Europe pushing fossil fuels out of the energy [...]
