London rejects most planning applications despite housing crisis May 3, 2024 The majority of councils refusing at least one in two submissions for new housing in 2023 are disproportionately in London, new data shows.
HSBC dished out $19bn to shareholders last year – and there’s more to come in 2024 May 3, 2024 HSBC dished out roughly $19bn (£15.1bn) to shareholders in respect of last year and expects continued strong payouts in 2024, its management has said, as Europe's biggest bank looks to weather economic uncertainity and interest rate cuts.
FCA chiefs set for Westminster grilling over ‘name and shame’ plans May 3, 2024 The grilling will be the latest in a series of skirmishes between the regulator and Westminster after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt waded into the debate this week, urging the FCA to “re-look” at the measures.
Nobel Prize-winning economist: Here’s what Labour should do to improve the economy May 3, 2024 "I really think they're under-promising," Stiglitz told City A.M. "They're not going far enough. I understand why they do not want to be as aggressive as I would be."
EP: 269 Newmarket & Hong Kong May 3, 2024 The first two classics of the season take place this weekend as Newmarket hosts both the 1000 and 2000 Guineas. Saturday sees the return of the unbeaten City Of Troy as he embarks on his 3-year-old career over a mile for trainer Aidan O’Brien where he will be sent off the hot favourite. Sunday’s fillies [...]
UK economy continues recovery as services sector hits highest level of growth in a year May 3, 2024 The UK services sector saw a spike in new orders in April but cost pressures also increased at the fastest rate since August.
Anglo American shares surge as Glencore reportedly mulls a takeover May 3, 2024 Shares in Anglo American have shot to the top of the FTSE 100 this morning after reports that rival Glencore was mulling a potential bid for the firm.
Media secretary demands updates into Redbird IMI’s Telegraph sale May 3, 2024 Earlier this week, Abu Dhabi-backed investment fund Redbird IMI formally withdrew its offer for the Telegraph and launched a sale of it.
City private equity house Pollen Street reports strong demand for its private funds May 3, 2024 City private equity house Pollen Street said it was on track to raise a €1bn deals warchest today as it bumped up its assets under management in the first three months of the year.
Future: Publishing giant poaches ITV veteran to be new finance chief May 3, 2024 Publishing giant Future has poached ITV veteran Sharjeel Suleman to be its new chief financial officer as the firm looks to rebound from a slump in profit last year.
