COP28: Labour pledge to ‘make UK world’s green finance capital’ November 30, 2023 Labour would boost global investment by making Britain the green finance capital of the world, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
BT and Aurelius walk away from Musicmagpie deal November 27, 2023 BT and Aurelius Group have both confirmed today they have no intention of making an offer for Musicmagpie
The Notebook: Susannah Streeter on Jeremy Hunt, Dua Lipa and the advent of the YIMBYs November 22, 2023 In today's Notebook, Susannah Streeter talks the autumn statement, the NIMBY-YIMBY pipeline and the need for ISA reform.
Musicmagpie eyes sale of business as value plummets November 20, 2023 Musicmagpie has failed to break into the US market with sales in the region plummeting from £18.4m to £14.7m in the first half of 2023.
BT reduces pension deficit to £3.7bn and will keep contributions flat November 14, 2023 BT has said its pension funding deficit, which was nearly £8bn in 2020, shrunk to £3.7bn in June this year, and its annual contribution amounts will stay the same.
Vodafone revenue falls as group pins future on UK and exits ‘challenging’ Spanish market November 14, 2023 Vodafone's group revenue has declined 4.3 per cent in the first half of the year — compared to the same period last year.
London FTSE 250 closes out stellar week as firms rise on Bank’s interest rate hold November 3, 2023 London’s FTSE 250 has surged to its best streak all year as markets reacted positively today to the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 5.25 per cent.
FTSE 100 close: London dips after disappointing US jobs data while 250 continues strong run November 3, 2023 FTSE 250, which is an index more aligned with the UK domestic market, was one cent up following the open, sitting handsomely at 17,945.48.
FTSE 100 close: London rallies after Bank of England holds interest rates November 2, 2023 The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose 1 per cent to 7,418.89 while the midcap FTSE 250, which is more aligned with the health of the domestic economy, rose 1.6 per cent to 17,465.50.
BT: Outgoing chief says ‘bright future’ ahead after jobs and cost-cutting programme November 2, 2023 BT Group reports consistent revenue and EBITDA growth, delivering "on target" results and optimism for the future.