AJ Bell founder reportedly to chair JD Sports-backed sports supplement firm ahead of listing February 20, 2024 It will be his first role since leaving the company he founded 28 years ago. His appointment was understood to be solidified at a company AGM which took place today.
Great British Railways: Here’s what the draft bill to bring ‘track and train’ together will do February 20, 2024 The government has today unveiled its draft bill for reforming Britain's beleaguered railway network through a state-owned unifying body.
Domino’s shares spike as rating upgraded with potential for 360 more UK stores February 20, 2024 Shares in Domino’s Pizza were delivered a surprise boost this morning after analysts upgraded its rating on the stock, and encouraged the UK’s biggest pizza maker to expand.
Appetite for investment trusts has fallen to the lowest level in a decade. Could this be the beginning of the end for the sector? February 20, 2024 In trust expert Winterflood's annual survey of its clients last week, it found that expected demand for the investment vehicles had fallen to the lowest level since the questionnaire began 12 years ago.
Bank of England MPC members: ‘Weak recession’ won’t change timing of interest rate cuts February 20, 2024 Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank, came under fire from MPs for having failed to cut interest rates even as inflation approaches target and the UK struggles with very weak growth.
Met Police believe body found in the River Thames is Clapham attacker Abdul Ezedi February 20, 2024 Ezedi launched an attack with a corrosive substance earlier in the month, leaving a woman and her children with severe injuries, and in hospital.
Scott Benton: Tories face another by-election as MP loses suspension appeal February 20, 2024 The Tories face the prospect of yet another by-election after a panel upheld a finding, that ex-Conservative MP Scott Benton should be suspended from the Commons. Benton will be suspended from Parliament for 35 days while Labour has called for him to “do the decent thing and resign”, so his constituents don’t have to trigger [...]
Barclays chief CS Venkat: ‘We are creating a simpler, better, more balanced bank’ February 20, 2024 Barclays chief executive CS "Venkat" Venkatakrishnan has announced that the bank will become "simpler, better and more balanced" in a much-anticipated update on its restructuring plans.
UK border chief warns London City Airport is gateway to ‘high-risk’ private jet arrivals in Britain February 20, 2024 "High-risk" passengers arriving in Britain on private jets are slipping into the country without security checks via London City Airport, the chief inspector of borders and immigration has warned.
Distressed commercial real estate debt outweighs reserves at six biggest US banks February 20, 2024 Commercial real estate has been an area of concern in the US for the last few years with the pandemic and the rise of flexible working denting office valuations.
