Abu-Dhabi backed RedBird IMI makes £1bn swoop on another London media company, All3Media February 16, 2024 Investment fund RedBird IMI is set to snap up British TV and film production company All3Media just months after pouncing on the Telegraph.
Close Brothers faces uncertain future as FCA motor finance probe sparks crisis February 15, 2024 Close Brothers shares collapsed on Thursday after it cancelled its dividend for the current financial year and announced that 2025 payouts would be placed under review amid a City watchdog probe into motor finance - a major part of its business model.
Barclays reportedly considering bid for Societe Generale’s UK private bank February 15, 2024 Barclays is reportedly weighing up a bid for Societe Generale’s UK private bank as part of efforts to diversify its business model.
Cost of love: Brits opt to dine in and scale back as flower prices soar this Valentine’s Day February 14, 2024 The price of a bouquet of roses has shot up around four per cent if you look at Wednesday’s inflation reading.
Revealed: The City of London’s top dealmakers of 2023 February 14, 2024 2023 was not a vintage year for dealmaking in the City but there was still plenty of scope for dealmakers to ply their trade.
Barclays set to unveil annual profit drop as restructuring costs offset higher interest income February 14, 2024 Barclays' annual profits are set to be dragged down by £825m in costs tied to a major restructuring as the bank prepares to reveal more details about the plan to shore up its balance sheet.
Why are UK banking stocks doing so badly despite bumper profits? February 13, 2024 The UK's biggest banks are set to post bumper annual profits when they report their 2023 results in the coming weeks. But why are they not being rewarded on the stock market?
Parcel deliverer Yodel saved from brink by fast growing rival Shift February 13, 2024 Parcel delivery group Yodel has been saved from the brink of collapse by rapidly-scaling competitor Shift overnight.
FTSE 100 close: London flat as investors await health check on UK economy, real estate merger creates £2.6bn fund February 12, 2024 Investors were largely sitting on their heads ahead of a packed calendar of data releases.
Big banks set for bumper annual profits as interest rates peak February 12, 2024 Britain's biggest banks are set to report strong annual profits over the next two weeks despite mounting margin pressure from a likely peak in interest rates.