Teesworks: What it is and why it’s controversial after profits at the flagship regeneration site spike January 10, 2024 Teesworks, one of the UK's largest regeneration projects, enjoyed a surge in its revenue and profits during its latest financial year. Here's why the scheme is con controversial.
Don’t be fooled by data quirks, sky high interest rates are hurting Brits January 10, 2024 Higher interest rates are good news for some, but we should not let that distract from the overwhelming reality, writes Kevin Ferriter.
Banks at risk from exposure to ‘opaque’ private equity sector, regulator warns January 9, 2024 Benjamin, who will be joining the Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee (FPC), noted that UK businesses now get as much funding from the non-bank sector as from traditional lenders.
Interest rates tug of war may leave markets, and consumers, disappointed January 9, 2024 The path of the economy in 2024 will be defined by the trajectory of interest rates. But the question is, when will they be cut?
The Notebook: Victoria Scholar on why 2024 might be a reality check for investors January 9, 2024 Victoria Scholar, head of investment at Interactive Investor, on what markets can expect from 2024, if January's anything to go by.
Vistry and Crest shares rise as investors pin hopes on cooling rates and housing recovery January 8, 2024 Experts at the high street bank Barclays were reviewing price targets and ratings for a number of property groups.
Mortgage options reach 16-year high as banks offer lowest rates since June January 8, 2024 The number of mortgage options for borrowers has reached its highest level in almost 16 years, according to financial information website Moneyfacts, as banks slash rates to compete for business in a smaller market.
Job hunters still set for pay hikes despite ‘looser’ job market: new data January 8, 2024 According to KPMG and REC’s UK report on jobs, the pool of labour continued to "rise sharply" in December thanks to muted hiring activity and increasing redundancies.
Bank of England must start thinking about cutting rates, says former chief economist January 7, 2024 While Haldane suggested it "might be premature" to start cutting interest rates immediately, he cautioned against any further rate increases.
Recruiter Robert Walters to update investors after bumpy 2023 January 7, 2024 Recruiter Robert Walters will update investors this week on its performance over the fourth quarter, with investors hoping the firm can turn a corner after a bumpy 2023.