Pay pressures continue to ease in weakening labour market, survey shows September 9, 2024 Neil Carberry, chief executive of the REC said, weaker pay growth should "reassure" the Bank that its decision to cut interest rates last month was "the right call".
UK’s momentum remains ‘healthy’ ahead of latest GDP figures September 9, 2024 Economists think that the latest monthly GDP figures, set to be released on Wednesday, will show that the economy grew 0.3 per cent in July.
Meet the founder rewriting the UK’s higher education playbook September 9, 2024 A model of specialisation has long been the golden rule of Britain’s higher education system - but what is the “true” and current value of such a degree?
‘Horrible and scandalous’: Reform UK’s Ben Habib under attack over £3m fundraise September 9, 2024 Ben Habib’s property investment outfit has come under attack from an activist shareholder over a fundraise which could hand the former Reform UK deputy leader and its chairman greater sway over the company. First Property, run by chief executive Habib, told the market last week it would launch an open offer to raise £2.96m through [...]
Fears over cladding costs behind Bellway’s decision to drop Crest bid September 8, 2024 London-listed housebuilder Bellway has cited fears of Crest Nicholson's bulging bill to fix hazardous cladding as its reasoning for pulling out of its £720m takeover deal.
Former Cineworld boss looks to snap up struggling UK sites for new venture September 8, 2024 Mooky Greidinger is eyeing up the UK for a new venture as the former Cineworld boss attempts to woo over the embattled cinema chain’s landlords with his plans. Greidinger, who was behind the rise of Cineworld before it was buried by the lingering burden of debt due to the Covid-19 pandemic, is reportedly in talks [...]
Water firms in England and Wales lost more than 1 trillion litres in leaks last year September 8, 2024 Water firms leaked over one trillion litres of water last year, new analysis from the Observer has revealed.
Bank bosses set for Downing Street summit amid windfall tax fears September 8, 2024 The bank CEOs are likely to be just as nervous about the prospect of any windfall taxes which could be announced in October's Budget.
Keir Starmer doubles down on ‘unpopular’ decision to restrict winter fuel payments September 8, 2024 "Every Labour MP was elected in on the same mandate as I was, which was to deliver the change that we need for the country," Starmer said.
Pimlico Plumbers founder flushed out of Britain over fear of Labour’s tax rules September 8, 2024 The founder of Pimlico Plumbers has turned his back to London as the 71-year-old entrepreneur becomes displeased with speculation surrounding the new Labour government's budget plans.