Germany one of the EU’s ‘growth laggards’ as economy shrinks slightly in third quarter October 30, 2023 Germany's economy shrank slightly in the third quarter, data showed on Monday, as Europe's largest economy continues to be weighed down by weak purchasing power and higher interest rates.
Banks slammed for ‘doing as little as they can get away with’ to help savers October 30, 2023 The UK's biggest banks are "trying to do as little as they can get away with" to help savers as interest rates look set to stay high, a top Tory MP has said.
Gold consolidates price rally as Middle East uncertainty weighs on investors October 30, 2023 Safe haven demand for gold remains high amid fears of further geopolitical uncertainty
Small business confidence grows — but it’s still stuck in negative territory October 30, 2023 Small business confidence has not been in positive territory since last year
Can’t beat them? Join them. European automakers rev up stakes in Chinese EV makers October 30, 2023 European automakers are revving up their stakes in Chinese electric vehicle makers in a bid to crack the market amid cut-throat competition.
West End office rents forecast to double as financiers vie for top addresses October 30, 2023 Property expert predicts £300 per sq ft within a year as demand soars
US will force Big Tech firms to disclose AI safety strategies October 30, 2023 US president Joe Biden has said organisations whose AI models jeopardise national security must report on how safe their AI tools are.
Government set to regulate crypto firms – saying failure of FTX has forced their hand October 30, 2023 The government has confirmed it will bring cryptocurrencies into the remit of regulators today as ministers look to turn the UK into a global hub for crypto firms, saying it needs to avoid high-profile failure like FTX
Evri pays £8m in backdated pensions payments as profits slump October 30, 2023 Delivery service Evri, formerly known as Hermes, paid more than £8m pounds in backdated pensions payments to thousands of its self-employed workers, following pressure from the pensions watchdog and GMB Union to enrol them into pension schemes. The watchdog, alongside workers union GMB, has been encouraging gig economy companies – such as Evri – to [...]
Oil prices could surge above $150 per barrel if Hamas-Israel conflict escalates October 30, 2023 Oil prices have dipped in this morning's trading, with investors waiting to see whether the US Federal Reserve hikes rates again.
