Thames Water’s week from hell: Ofwat looks to act, resignations, anger and bonds May 22, 2024 The crisis at Thames Water intensified this week amid a cocktail of government warnings, resignations and threats from the regulator. This morning, the chancellor of the exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, slammed Britain’s biggest water company, saying he was “very cross at them.” His comments were in response to claims that Thames was planning to raise its [...]
Paula Vennells: Former Post Office chief denies she ‘ironed away disturbing complaints’ May 22, 2024 Former chief executive Paula Vennells has denied the Post Office used methods to “iron away” some “very disturbing complaints”.
Why this year’s London Tech Week looks set to be the biggest ever May 22, 2024 During London Tech Week, speakers from the government and across industry will focus on the topics du jour, such as the UK's AI ambitions.
Anglo American rejects new £39bn BHP bid but parties seek deal resolution in the ‘next seven days’ May 22, 2024 BHP has tabled a final £38bn offer for London-listed rival Anglo American as a deadline on a potential takeover closes this afternoon.
US Solar Fund survives vote to kill trust May 22, 2024 In the trust's annual general meeting yesterday, 35.4 per cent of investors voted for it to wrap up.
ITV agrees multi-million pound investment into Purplebricks’ reinvention May 22, 2024 ITV is set to invest more than £4m into online estate agency Purplebricks, the first major investment in the ailing brand since it was acquired in 2023 by rival Strike.
Jefferies and Investec poach top investment bankers from Citi May 22, 2024 Wall Street giant Jefferies and South African group Investec have poached two top investment bankers from rival Citigroup to bolster their UK operations.
Could the Bank of England still cut rates in June after poor inflation figures? May 22, 2024 Although Rishi Sunak jumped on the airwaves to proclaim inflation was "back to normal", markets seemed less convinced.
Blow for Jeremy Hunt’s tax cut hopes as borrowing beats expectations in April May 22, 2024 Economists closely watch the borrowing figures for any indications of how much fiscal space the Conservatives will have to cut taxes ahead of an election later this year.
Inflation ahead of expectations in blow for June interest rate cut hopes May 22, 2024 At the Bank of England's last meeting earlier this month, policymakers confirmed that they were considering cutting interest rates.
