Aviva ‘immoral’ as row over defence company investment hots up November 6, 2023 Defence secretary Grant Shapps has warned insurance giant Aviva against 'immorally' divesting from defence companies.
Aviva hammers government push for North Sea oil and gas drilling October 30, 2023 Insurer's chief executive Amanda Blanc fears UK's climate goals are under threat
Businesses’ payroll bill to soar by £300m as London living wage increases October 23, 2023 Payroll costs in the capital are set to soar by over £300m as the London living wage increases by a tenth. Businesses signed up to the voluntary scheme will see their salary expenditure go up by £304,200,000 after the rate jumps from £11.95 an hour to £13.15 for 130,000 employees. Firms accredited include half the [...]
Kemi Badenoch shuns invite to address scandal-hit CBI October 23, 2023 Kemi Badenoch has snubbed an invitation to the CBI's annual conference, ahead of the Autumn Statement.
Triple lock: Pensioners could be set for inflation-busting state pension rise next April October 18, 2023 Under the triple lock, the state pension usually rises each April by inflation, wages or 2.5 per cent – whichever is higher.
Aviva ‘more likely to engage in M&A than be a target’, says analyst October 12, 2023 Aviva is unlikely to be a takeover target, despite reports of a potential deal to buy the firm last week, according to an analyst.
Lord Mayor: Financial education should be statutory in primary schools October 10, 2023 The Lord Mayor of the City of London has led a group calling for financial education to be made statutory in primary schools, in new measures to tackle financial illiteracy in the UK.
UK and Ireland tipped for £2.6bn boost from hosting Euro 2028 October 10, 2023 The tournament is set to be played at 10 different grounds across the five countries.
Taskforce unveils UK ‘gold standard’ guidelines for firms to share green plans October 9, 2023 A Treasury taskforce has revealed its “gold standard” guidelines for companies to report their plans to tackle climate change.
Aviva share price soars as takeover speculation swirls October 6, 2023 Aviva shares soared by around 10 per cent this morning, spurred by fresh but unconfirmed reports it could be the target of a takeover bid from a foreign buyer.