High interest rates and the election dampened London prime property market July 12, 2024 It was a slow June for London prime property, with transactions down 17 per cent compared to the same month last year. Analysts have blamed the general election for the dip in demand, as buyers waited for certainty and stability before investing in property. “A lot of buyers postponed plans due to a combination of [...]
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for third consecutive day of gains July 12, 2024 Asian stocks slipped as US tech shares fell, and the two-year Treasury yield dropped to a four-month low. Focus on US producer prices.
UK banking complaints hit 10-year high amid surge in third-party claims July 12, 2024 Official UK banking complaints have hit their highest level in a decade, partly driven by claims management companies that the financial ombudsman is trying to clamp down on.
Government plan to get people back into work and tackle economic inactivity announced July 11, 2024 Labour has laid out its first steps to get people back into work as the new government attempts to tackle the worrying rise in economic inactivity.
Passenger numbers take off at owner of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports July 11, 2024 The group which owns Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports has seen passenger surge over the last year amid booming demand for travel.
CityFibre and Community Fibre ‘weighing up’ G Network swoop July 11, 2024 Cityfibre and Community Fibre are eyeing a takeover of smaller rival G Network, which connects hundreds of thousands of central London premises, according to reports.
Top stocks that helped Onward Opportunities surge revealed July 11, 2024 The top stocks that helped AIM-listed Onward Opportunities see its net asset value surge have been revealed.
Traffic warning as M25 closure clashes with Euro 2024 final and Wimbledon: Here’s everything you need to know July 11, 2024 The AA flagged potential disruption affecting travel to London for those watching the Euros final in one of the many fan zones.
US inflation comes in below expectations as eyes turn to Fed’s next rate decision July 11, 2024 Economists think the Fed is likely to start cutting interest rates in September.
London City Airport granted five-year ban for Just Stop Oil July 11, 2024 The injunction comes in response to Just Stop Oil's plans to cause disruption during one of the busiest summers in decades.
