Don’t feel guilty: Cost of living means this is the Christmas of regifting December 8, 2023 One in four people are likely to give a second-hand gift to relatives or friends this Christmas, new research suggests. A survey of 2,000 adults by Royal Mail found that half said they would be happy to receive a second-hand or regifted present, with only one in four taking umbrage. Most of the one in [...]
Spotify finance chief to depart following layoffs and share sale controversy December 8, 2023 Spotify’s chief of finance Paul Vogel is set to step down in March next year in the wake of a recent mass culling at the streaming giant.
Are Man City too far behind in the title race? A history of their Premier League comebacks December 8, 2023 How City have defied the odds to win the big prize time and again.
Businesses should expect ‘fair prices’, Ofgem respond to FSB’s concerns ahead of winter December 8, 2023 The FSB called on energy suppliers last month, signalling that changes must be made as small businesses battle high utility bills.
London-based Marex files for New York IPO in huge blow to the City December 8, 2023 London-based commodities broker Marex has filed for an initial public offering in New York in a huge blow to the City after a drought of floats this year.
Insuring electric vehicles is hugely expensive – and that might not change soon December 8, 2023 Insurers are facing a major dilemma over how to handle the huge cost of covering electric vehicles (EVs). Are they doing enough?
Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner slashes guidance as whisky market slows December 8, 2023 The owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has issued a profit warning as it is hit by slow demand in China.
Anglo American says mining prospects ‘have rarely looked better’ December 8, 2023 Mining giant Anglo American says prospects “have rarely looked better” as part of its performance update to investors today. In a global battle for minerals, Anglo American chief executive Duncan Wanblad said he believed his firm’s ability to tap “world class” assets would ensure “ever more attractive” demand. “Operationally, we are improving cost performance and [...]
Housebuilder: Planning and tax rules are stopping us building London homes December 8, 2023 Berkeley Group CEO Rob Perrins has said Britain's planning frameworks are making it increasingly difficult to build new homes for Londoners
Labour no longer ‘sneering at business’ as it calls in City grandees December 8, 2023 The Labour party has said it is no longer “sneering at business” as it announced 10 new advisers for the City, including the chief of the London Stock Exchange and former chair of the Financial Conduct Authority.
