‘Bond market tantrum risks’: Gilt traders brace for Labour leftward pivot as Starmer future uncertain
UK’s second lockdown was based on ‘wildly incorrect’ Covid-19 modelling, MPs told January 19, 2022 The prime minister imposed the UK’s second lockdown based on “wildly incorrect” Covid-19 modelling which was leaked to the press, MPs have heard. The model, from Cambridge University and Public Health England (PHE) warned of 4,000 deaths a day by the end of December. Deputy chairman of the Covid-19 recovery group, Steve Baker advised Boris [...]
FCA prepares to turn screws on crypto advertising January 19, 2022 The UK's financial watchdog has said it is preparing to toughen up advertising rules for high-risk investments including crypto.
Average UK house price was £271,000 in November as 2021 prices ‘defy gravity’ January 19, 2022 UK average house prices increased 10.0 per cent over the year to November 2021, up from 9.8% in October 2021, official figures have revealed. According to the Office for National Statistics house price index, the average UK house price was £271,000 in November. This was £25,000 higher than the same time the year prior. Jamie [...]
Good as gold: Centamin enjoys 58 per cent jump in production as miner meets annual targets January 19, 2022 Centamin has enjoyed a 58 per cent boost in gold production during the fourth-quarter, with the miner benefitting from higher-grade ores.
Vodafone launches UK’s first 5G OpenRAN site January 19, 2022 Vodafone has switched on the UK’s first 5G OpenRAN site this morning in Bath, marking the first of the 2,500 5G and 4G OpenRAN sites.
Shares climb as Centaur Media reports rocketing revenue growth January 19, 2022 Centaur Media reported “profitable revenue growth” this morning as its flagship brands continue to grow despite ongoing coronavirus variant uncertainties.
KPMG slapped with £3m fine over Conviviality audit failures January 19, 2022 Accounting giant KPMG and a senior audit partner have been fined over £3m for failings related to an audit of collapsed firm Conviviality.
Fashion world in shock as former Vogue heavyweight Andre Leon Tally dies January 19, 2022 The fashion industry is mourning the loss of “indomitable” Andre Leon Talley, following his death at the age of 73.
Crest Nicholson makes financial ‘turnaround’ with £70.9m post-tax profit up from 2020 losses January 19, 2022 Crest Nicholson announced its financial turnaround this morning, with profit after tax increasing to £70.9m from a £10.7m loss after tax in 2020.
Wise shares jump five per cent as quarterly revenue climbs by a third January 19, 2022 British Fintech Wise has bounced back from last week's woes with an impressive trading update for the third quarter.
