Aston Martin share price surges after billionaire Lawrence Stroll ramps up stake September 29, 2023 The group of investors run by Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll has ramped up its stake in Aston Martin today to take its stake in the firm beyond 25 per cent.
UK recovery from Covid pandemic stronger than expected, ONS figures show September 29, 2023 The UK economy grew slightly faster in the first quarter of this year than previously expected meaning it is now 1.8 per cent larger than it was pre-pandemic.
Severn Trent shares rise after firm announces plans to invest nearly £13bn in bid to cut leaks and storm overflows September 29, 2023 Severn Trent is planning to invest £12.9bn between 2025 and 2030 as the water company seeks to set an example to a tarnished industry.
Rathbones calls in Investec executive in post-merger shake-up September 29, 2023 City investor Rathbones has appointed a former Investec executive as its new finance chief today as the two money managers merge operations following their tie-up earlier this year .
Calls made to reinstate minister for pubs as sector faces closure fears September 29, 2023 Fresh calls have been made for the reinstatement of minister for pubs role in the UK, amid a challenging period for the sector as it continues to face inflationary headwinds and rising closures. It comes as part of a new report by think tank Localise – commissioned by the British Beer and Hospitality Association (BPPA) [...]
Current parliament will mark permanent shift to higher tax economy, says IFS September 29, 2023 The current parliament marks a "decisive and permanent shift" to a higher-tax economy, experts at the Institute for Fiscal Studies said.
Business confidence takes a dip in September – but analysts say not to worry September 29, 2023 Business confidence has fallen to 36 per cent this month, nearly five per cent below what was recorded in August.
‘No political reward from pausing net zero’ as Tories shown to back green policies September 29, 2023 New polling has shown Conservative voters still support net zero, don’t blame the policy for the cost of living and want the government to help them go green – which may give the Prime Minister pause for thought after his net zero U-turn. A survey by right-leaning think tank Onward found 49 per cent of [...]
Meta is the exception not the rule as it pulls out of its London office September 29, 2023 Meta has paid £149m to sever its lease for its London office, but the tech giant’s financial woes are not a reflection of the capital’s market.
UK SMEs lack confidence in political parties – but there’s one they favour more September 28, 2023 SMEs’ confidence in all political parties is suffering according to a new poll - although of those who do see their needs reflected in a party, more would point to Labour.
