GB Energy to work with Crown Estate to develop offshore wind farms, says government July 25, 2024 Britain’s newly created state-owned energy company, Great British Energy, is to partner with the monarchy’s property firm to help speed up the building of offshore wind farms.
Life after prison: Battling homelessness and unemployment July 25, 2024 “People do come out of prison, that’s the whole point. So what’s next?” Lucy Kenningham speaks to ex-offender Jason Barnfather
The UK economy has defied gloomy expectations. Can this continue? July 25, 2024 The UK economy has surprised pundits again and again this year, growing at a much faster rate than almost anyone had expected.
UK deal value skyrockets to £68bn as buyers pounce on bigger targets July 25, 2024 UK M&A value skyrocketed in the first half of 2024, rising by two thirds, despite the number of deals actually decreasing.
Treasury expands business engagement unit with new City team July 25, 2024 The Treasury has created a new team to engage with City firms as the new Labour government looks to bulk out the department’s business engagement unit, City A.M. can reveal. It is understood that more staff have been moved into business engagement roles since the election as the new government tries to make good on [...]
Reform UK’s Habib prepares for activist investor scrap July 25, 2024 Ben Habib is not a man averse to a fight. Five months ago, Reform UK’s then deputy leader was standing atop a battle bus in Wellingborough laying siege to the record of the Tories and shouting up the benefits of lower income tax and the dangers of net-zero. The months since then have not been [...]
Heathrow can’t meet demand without third runway, says boss July 24, 2024 Thomas Woldbye's comments come after Heathrow reported record passenger numbers over the first half of the year.
Problems at Asda look set to continue as workers strike again July 24, 2024 This week, Asda workers - with the support of GMB union - announced the latest strike action in a months-long string of collective action and demonstrations.
Non-doms head to Italy in search of sun, scenery, and lax taxes July 24, 2024 Changes to the tax status of non-domiciled residents of the UK – non-doms – has been the subject of much scrutiny recently. Both sides of the political divide have been pro tightening the rules, while analysts warned it will drive investment out of the UK. However, there has been a clear surge in non-doms looking [...]
Crufts organiser has rough year as costs skyrocket for legendary dog show July 24, 2024 The Kennel Club, the organisation behind iconic dog show Crufts, has slipped into the red after the cost of hosting its famous events "increased significantly" leaving it in an "extremely challenging financial situation".
