China central bank: Don’t worry about growth – we’ll clear five per cent November 8, 2023 China will surpass its 5 per cent growth rate target, the country's central bank chief has said
FTSE 100: What’s moving markets today? November 8, 2023 Moving markets today: U.S. stocks rise, oil prices plummet to 3-month lows, all eyes on Powell and Bailey's speeches
Politicians are wading in abstract sentiments, it won’t win votes November 8, 2023 Rishi Sunak can be forgiven for not weighing down the King’s Speech. Political parties can't win unless they explain what they will do.
Increasing signs of slack in UK’s labour market as firms report growing pool of workers November 8, 2023 The survey showed that starting salary inflation slipped to a 31-month low, although it remained "sharp".
Debt charity calls for better support ahead of Autumn statement November 8, 2023 Debt charity Stepchange has called on the government to boost support for vulnerable households ahead of the Autumn statement as the cost of living crisis continues to crimp people's budgets.
Weary CFOs head for early retirement as pressure mounts at UK firms November 8, 2023 Finance chiefs at the UK's largest firms have been turning to an early retirement to escape the mounting pressures of life at the helm of a major listed company.
North Sea oil and gas sector push Labour to back licensing rounds November 8, 2023 The North Sea oil and gas industry is hoping to convince Labour to back future oil and gas licences - City A.M. has learned.
Businesses welcome bid to rid London of ‘scourge’ of unlicensed pedicabs November 8, 2023 Businesses and MPs have welcomed the government’s plans to rid the City of the “scourge” of disruptive pedicabs which they say have “fleeced” and “ripped off” Londoners and visitors.
Boost government investment to break trend of sluggish growth, think tank urges November 8, 2023 The next government should prioritise long term public investment in order to rekindle sluggish economic growth, a leading think tank has said.
Brits set to plunge themselves into £3.7bn worth of Buy Now Pay Later debt before Christmas November 8, 2023 Cash strapped Brits are forecasted to spend a whopping £3.7bn using Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) schemes in the run up to Christmas, as the cost of living crisis continues to plunge shoppers into debt. The figure is expected to rise a staggering 8.8 per cent from the previous year, as more customers under the [...]
