China central bank: Don’t worry about growth – we’ll clear five per cent November 8, 2023 China will surpass its 5 per cent growth rate target, the country's central bank chief has said
FTSE 100: What’s moving markets today? November 8, 2023 Moving markets today: U.S. stocks rise, oil prices plummet to 3-month lows, all eyes on Powell and Bailey's speeches
Politicians are wading in abstract sentiments, it won’t win votes November 8, 2023 Rishi Sunak can be forgiven for not weighing down the King’s Speech. Political parties can't win unless they explain what they will do.
UK ditches company working time rules in further post-Brexit red tape cuts November 8, 2023 The government is tackling out-of-date UK regulations by amending several post-Brexit retained EU laws — ensuring those like working time rules are “fit for purpose” to further jobs growth. A reduction of time-consuming reporting requirements and simplified calculations for annual leave and holiday pay under the Working Time Regulations are part of the reforms, as [...]
Brits set to plunge themselves into £3.7bn worth of Buy Now Pay Later debt before Christmas November 8, 2023 Cash strapped Brits are forecasted to spend a whopping £3.7bn using Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) schemes in the run up to Christmas, as the cost of living crisis continues to plunge shoppers into debt. The figure is expected to rise a staggering 8.8 per cent from the previous year, as more customers under the [...]
Boost government investment to break trend of sluggish growth, think tank urges November 8, 2023 The next government should prioritise long term public investment in order to rekindle sluggish economic growth, a leading think tank has said.
Businesses welcome bid to rid London of ‘scourge’ of unlicensed pedicabs November 8, 2023 Businesses and MPs have welcomed the government’s plans to rid the City of the “scourge” of disruptive pedicabs which they say have “fleeced” and “ripped off” Londoners and visitors.
North Sea oil and gas sector push Labour to back licensing rounds November 8, 2023 The North Sea oil and gas industry is hoping to convince Labour to back future oil and gas licences - City A.M. has learned.
Weary CFOs head for early retirement as pressure mounts at UK firms November 8, 2023 Finance chiefs at the UK's largest firms have been turning to an early retirement to escape the mounting pressures of life at the helm of a major listed company.
Debt charity calls for better support ahead of Autumn statement November 8, 2023 Debt charity Stepchange has called on the government to boost support for vulnerable households ahead of the Autumn statement as the cost of living crisis continues to crimp people's budgets.
