Increasing levels of corruption in the UK pose a threat to the business community January 30, 2024 The UK has scored its highest ever ranking on the Corruption Perception Index, and businesses should be worried, writes Dan Hough
Post Office scandal provides a chance to review the benefits of cooperatives January 30, 2024 The scandal at the Post Office means the spotlight has now fallen on the societal value of businesses – and cooperatives provide a great alternative business model, write Rose Marley and Andrew Whyte The Post Office Horizon Scandal dominated public consciousness in the wake of the popular ITV drama series and the ongoing public inquiry [...]
High interest rates hurt but they might just be the medicine UK productivity sorely needs January 30, 2024 A post Global Financial Crisis policy of zero interest rates has facilitated investments which deliver poor returns, writes James Sproule Productivity is often seen as the key for sustainable growth. But it is hardly a secret that Britain’s productivity is stuck in the doldrums – and has been so since the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) [...]
Bunq mulls London IPO as European neobank plots Monzo and Revolut UK challenge January 30, 2024 European fintech and neobank Bunq has applied for a UK electronic money institution (EMI) licence as it looks to capture market share from the likes of Revolut and Monzo ahead of a potential IPO.
UK Finance boss: City’s post-Brexit ‘challenger’ role takes ‘some getting used to’ January 30, 2024 Postings noted that in the Brexit debates "there was probably more debates around fishing quotas than there was around financial services".
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Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today January 30, 2024 Asian stocks stand firm in the wake of Wall Street's record highs, while oil prices surge amidst escalating Middle East tensions, shifting investor attention towards the Federal Reserve, Bank of England, and Q4 tech earnings.
Wetherspoon’s pubs are more than drinking dens – they’re cultural glue in a world without much of it January 29, 2024 Come for the prices, stay for the history: in many of Britain’s towns, “Spoons” has become the chief steward of civic heritage, writes Adam Hawksbee
Renault cancels Ampere IPO due to poor equity market conditions January 29, 2024 Renault has cancelled its much-anticipated Ampere IPO because of poor current equity market conditions.
Flutter: The house always wins but can Fanduel’s gold rush last? January 29, 2024 Flutter’s secondary listing today has pleased investors but it will need to fight for its future amid a fiercely competitive US market.
