Labour warned promise to clear NHS backlog ‘highly stretching’ May 29, 2024 Labour have been warned their pledge to clear the NHS backlog within five years will prove “highly stretching” and “no easy feat” by economists and policy experts.
Klarna changes share trade rules ahead of planned £16bn listing May 29, 2024 Buy-now pay-later giant Klarna has reportedly ditched rights held by large shareholders to block smaller investors' share trades as it gears up for a blockbuster public.
Will it work? National service May 29, 2024 Sunak's national service plan has dominated the first week of his election campaign, but, regardless of politics, will it work?
Is the Bank of England’s quantitative tightening causing problems for banks? May 29, 2024 In a recent speech, Andrew Bailey, the Bank's Governor, said more banks were turning to the facility as the cost of liquidity in money markets rose relative to Bank Rate.
Election 2024: Sunak wants to ‘scrap rip off degrees in favour of 100K apprenticeships’ May 29, 2024 Rishi Sunak has pledged to scrap “rip-off degrees” in favour of creating 100,000 more apprenticeships, in his latest election policy announcement.
Thames Water and Ofwat tight-lipped on plans to cut fines and avoid nationalisation May 29, 2024 Thames Water has asked Ofwat to allow it to increase bills for customers. A decision will be made by 11 July.
NHS junior doctors announce new five-day strike in long-running dispute over pay May 29, 2024 Junior doctors in England will strike over five days from 27 June until 2 July in a long running dispute over pay, the British Medical Association has announced.
National Express owner Mobico set for FTSE 250 relegation after audit issues May 29, 2024 National Express owner Mobico Group could drop off the FTSE 250 after it was forced to delay publication of its full-year results twice amid audit issues.
Co-founder discovers ‘real beauty’ after shunning the ‘loneliness and isolation’ of going solo May 29, 2024 There’s “real beauty” in being a co-founder compared to the potential “loneliness and isolation” of going it alone, according to one half of the duo behind a multi-million pound coffee roastery.
Funding Circle: Fintech to cut 120 jobs as finance chief steps down May 29, 2024 Small business lender Funding Circle plans to cut around 120 jobs as part of efforts to reduce costs and boost its flagging share price. It also announced the departure of its finance chief.