Insolvencies forecast to hit 33,000 in 2024 despite improving economic outlook February 5, 2024 According to new forecasts from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), there could be more than 8,000 insolvencies per quarter in 2024.
Fora chief: Wework trouble ‘doesn’t reflect the strength’ of London’s flexible market February 5, 2024 Enrico Sanna, the chief executive of Fora, said the troubled situation Wework is facing “doesn't reflect the strength of the market”.
UK companies facing second-highest level of financial ‘distress’ in Europe February 5, 2024 UK businesses are facing the second-highest level of “deepening” financial distress in Europe due to inflation and high interest rates.
Prosecutions fail to keep up with the UK’s growing ‘fraud epidemic’ February 5, 2024 The UK government has been urged to do more to crack down on fraud after new data showed the number of high-value criminal cases reaching the courts has stayed flat despite a sharp rise in fraud.
UK chip sector must seize investment opportunities, says tech minister February 5, 2024 Britain’s chip industry must get proactive about seeking investment opportunities and fostering skills, according to the UK’s tech minister.
To lead the artificial intelligence revolution, London must first win over the sceptics February 5, 2024 AI could be London's next big industry, but only if it builds the needed trust to develop the technology, writes Michael Mainelli.
Starmer’s prawn cocktail offensive is just that: palatable but lacking substance February 5, 2024 Labour’s plan to boost business is hard to oppose, but only because it has nothing to say, writes Eliot Wilson.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 5, 2024 Asian markets dip while oil prices hold steady amid Gaza ceasefire talks. Attention is on the RBA policy decision, China inflation, PMIs, and U.S. CPI
Great and the good gather for World Defence Show in Riyadh February 5, 2024 One highlight of the calendar is the World Defence Show, with the 2024 iteration held in Riyadh this week.
Minister insists military is ‘ready’ after report warns UK too weak for war with Russia February 4, 2024 A government minister has insisted the UK’s military services “are ready to be there” after a report claimed Britain was too weak to conduct a war with Russia.
