UK M&A deals sink in 2023 as private equity surges February 7, 2024 UK Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) fell sharply last year, declining by 17 per cent compared to a global decline of just six per cent. In total, the UK saw 3,628 M&A deals across 2023, compared to 4,362 the previous year, though this was still around pre-pandemic levels, data from PwC has revealed. In the second [...]
Bank of England to cut interest rates in May as inflation forecast to undershoot target by summer February 7, 2024 Falling energy prices will push the headline rate of inflation below the two per cent target early this year, according to the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR).
Bank of England’s bond sales a ‘leap into the dark’, warn MPs – with £130bn of taxpayers’ cash in play February 7, 2024 The Bank of England's quantitative tightening programme is a "leap in the dark" with policymakers failing to consider the potential costs.
London jobs market struggles to recover from impact of hybrid working February 7, 2024 "The persistence of hybrid working and slowing in many professional services sectors continue to be factors weighing on hiring demand in the capital," the report noted.
How social media giant Snap has been snapped back to reality February 7, 2024 Like its vanishing photos, Snapchat itself is facing up to fears it might too be just a momentary diversion.
UK agencies failing to punish top execs for corporate misconduct, report warns February 7, 2024 UK regulators and prosecutors are failing to properly hold senior executives to account for acts of corporate misconduct, a new report has warned.
The Notebook: Now is a good reminder of the power of setting goals February 7, 2024 Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, it’s Mimi Ikonn, co-founder of wellness brand Intelligent Change.
FTSE 100 today: London markets likely to start higher, mirroring Asian peers February 7, 2024 Asian markets mirror the gains witnessed on Wall Street, supported by Beijing's escalating efforts to shore up its declining stock markets. Investors will closely monitor Fedspeak and UK house price data.
Rishi Sunak appeared in deleted Top Jaw video February 6, 2024 Rishi Sunak appeared in a video by social media foodies Top Jaw which was reportedly deleted “within minutes” after a backlash by followers, Ed Balls has claimed.
Truss warns of ‘left-wing extremists’ as she seeks to galvanise ‘secret Tories’ February 6, 2024 Liz Truss has hit out at Rishi Sunak’s government for failing to take on “left-wing extremists” she said had gained control of UK institutions.