Labour would host annual investment summit if elected, vows Jonathan Reynolds January 29, 2024 Labour would host an annual business summit to showcase Britain as a global investment destination, if elected into power, Jonathan Reynolds has pledged.
The Notebook: Hunt must scrap the tourist tax if the UK wants to stay competitive January 29, 2024 Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, James Chapman, Director of Soho Communications, takes the Notebook pen. The tourist tax is causing the UK to fall behind European rivals Ahead of his Spring Budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is casting around for measures to promote that most elusive of things, economic growth. It’s [...]
Rise of long-term sickness deepens regional inequalities, report finds January 29, 2024 Rising inactivity due to ill-health has been a worrying trend with the UK the only G7 nation where employment is still below pre-pandemic levels.
Disposable vapes to be banned as government cracks down on e-cigarettes January 29, 2024 Disposable vapes are set to be banned in the UK amid a wider government crackdown on e-cigarettes.
Government hits back at reports HS2 first-class seats will be ditched January 28, 2024 The government has denied reports that officials working on the embattled High Speed 2 project are considering scrapping first class seats in a bid to solve passenger capacity issues.
Tory MPs plotting against Sunak are ‘not my friends’, Kemi Badenoch says January 28, 2024 Conservative MPs who are plotting against Rishi Sunak are “not my friends”, Kemi Badenoch has insisted.
Post Office chairman steps down amid Horizon scandal fallout January 28, 2024 The chairman of the Post Office, Henry Staunton, has stepped down amid ongoing tensions in the wake of the Horizon IT scandal.
Moving markets today: What’s shaping the FTSE 100 this morning January 26, 2024 Asian markets trade mixed, Tesla shares plummeted by 12%, and Intel dropped 10.90%. Investors are eyeing today's release of US PCE data and anticipating 'FAAMG' earnings next week.
Post Office told the government it would oppose appeals of Horizon scandal victims January 25, 2024 The Post Office told the Government it would oppose appeals of half of the convicted sub-postmasters, days before PM announced a new law to exonerate victims. It was revealed by the Financial Times that ministers were privately told by the Post Office that they believed that in 333 cases, non-Horizon evidence supported the convictions. The [...]
UK data centre company raises £206m from Deutsche Bank to support AI ambition January 24, 2024 Kao Data has completed a £206m debt raise with Deutsche Bank as it looks to support the UK's increasing appetite for AI.