CRH: Building giant unveils fresh £239m buyback as profit rises May 10, 2024 Irish building materials firm CRH has unveiled a fresh buyback to reward investors following a rise in profit at the start of 2024.
IAG: British Airways owner’s profit takes off ahead of bumper summer May 10, 2024 British Airways' owner the IAG has said it is "well-positioned" for another busy summer as profits rose sevenfold on strong demand.
Recession over as UK GDP grows faster than expected in first quarter May 10, 2024 Economists think the UK will grow 0.4 per cent this year, although the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) expects a 0.8 per cent expansion.
Crypto becomes US election talking point as Trump and Biden share their stance on the industry May 10, 2024 “The enemy of my enemy is my friend” may be an apt phrase to describe the upcoming US election in relation to crypto. The current Biden administration has demonstrated its disdain towards the industry with increasing aggression recently. On Wednesday, the Biden administration also publically chose their side, and may have made US crypto holders’ election voting decision a lot simpler.
From Lloyds Bank to UK Finance, here’s who’s paying for the City of London Police May 10, 2024 A series of funding deals between private entities and City of London Police to help fight fraud highlights the ongoing funding pressures faced by the police force, experts have said.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to extend bull run on renewed global rate cut optimism May 10, 2024 Asian markets surged with Wall Street, reflecting growing investor confidence, with Europe, including London, set to follow.
Labour ‘absolutely committed’ to engaging with tech sector, says shadow minister May 9, 2024 Labour's shadow science minister yesterday addressed a room of representatives from a number of the UK's most cutting-edge tech companies.
Dovish Bank of England opens the door to interest rate cuts May 9, 2024 "Its likely that we will need to cut Bank Rate over the coming quarters…possibly more so than currently priced into market rates," Bailey said.
How the Light Gets In founder: Bankers! Of course they need philosophy May 9, 2024 Philosopher Hilary Lawson on why you should spend your May bank holiday at Britain's first festival of ‘ideas’
Barclays opens door to bigger bonuses as it eyes investment bank rebound May 9, 2024 Barclays shareholders have waved through a proposal paving the way for it to award bigger bonuses to its top UK bankers as the lender reiterated confidence in its dealmaking arm.
