Increasing recruitment difficulties spark business calls for national skills strategy July 16, 2024 The skills gap will likely constrain how far and how fast the next government can move on a number of issues, from housebuilding to AI.
End ‘wild west’ of post-16 training ‘suppressing talent’, Gordon Brown urges July 16, 2024 End the “wild west” of post-16 technical education which is “suppressing talent” amid the UK’s skills shortage, Gordon Brown has urged Sir Keir Starmer.
With wage growth set to fall, the Bank of England should cut rates in August July 16, 2024 Wage growth remains stubbornly high despite the rise in unemployment and fall in hiring. However, this is not a signal for the Bank to hold off on cutting interest rates, Chris Dorrell argues
MicroStrategy announces 10-for-1 stock split following Bitcoin rally July 16, 2024 MicroStrategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, announced a 10 for 1 stock split on Thursday.
FCA and UK payments regulator launch inquiry into ‘risks’ of Paypal, Apple and Google Pay July 16, 2024 It follows previous work by the PSR on contactless mobile payments and the FCA’s examination of big tech’s role in financial services.
FTSE 100 today: London markets braces for caution ahead of UK inflation data July 16, 2024 Asian shares dip on China's slowdown, bitcoin rise; Asian currencies weaken against strong dollar. Eyes on Bank of America's earnings.
Bill Ackman: Billionaire investor backs Donald Trump after assassination attempt July 15, 2024 Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has formally thrown his support behind Donald Trump following the assassination attempt on the ex-president last week. The hedge fund manager endorsed Trump on X a few hours after the Republican party candidate was injured in a shooting during a rally, stating: “I assure you that I have made this decision [...]
Legal and General rows in behind Reeves’ housebuilding drive with £125m fund July 15, 2024 Legal & General has thrown its weight behind the government’s house building push today with a pledge to inject at least £125m of pension cash into affordable housing.
Ocado: Shares in M&S-linked grocer tumble after being labeled ‘underperforming’ July 15, 2024 Shares in M&S-linked grocer Ocado have tumbled after being branded as 'underperforming' only a few weeks after being demoted from the FTSE 100.
Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted: How much are UK airports raking in from drop off charges? July 15, 2024 Analysis from the RAC shows seven of the top 20 UK hubs by passenger numbers have hiked prices for drop-off parking since last summer.
