Shanghai Surprise: Chinese manufacturing slips in worrying sign for world economy October 31, 2023 Lower than expected manufacturing numbers have spooked Asian markets this morning as China provides warning on state of global economy
London business confidence improves heading into Christmas October 31, 2023 London firms are growing increasingly confident heading into the Christmas period as inflation falls and firms have more certainty over the future of rate hikes.
Government to ‘announce plans to phase out leasehold’ in King’s Speech October 29, 2023 All new houses across England and Wales will have to be sold as freeholds, as part of a Leasehold Bill led by Michael Gove, and expected to be announced in the King's Speech, according to the Sunday Times.
Apple: Will Santa skip the gadget stock? October 29, 2023 Apple will update on fourth quarter earnings on Thursday, with analysts bracing for a less-than-jolly Christmas outlook from iPhone sales.
Wilko shops to return to high street by Christmas, says new brand owner October 27, 2023 Wilko stores are set to return to the high street, the brand’s new owner has announced.
FTSE 100 close: London slumps as Natwest shares crater after Rose review October 27, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 closed the week down almost one per cent, while Natwest’s shares plummeted on the outcome of its review into former boss Dame Alison Rose. The capital’s premier bluechip index ended the day well in the red, after showing signs of being steady throughout most of Friday. By midday it was up around [...]
Li Keqiang: China’s ex-premier and top economic official for a decade dies aged 68 October 27, 2023 Li was China’s number two leader from 2013-23 and an advocate for private business but was left with little authority by Xi.
Tesco UK chief steps down as Britain’s biggest supermarket brings in former Aldi top exec October 26, 2023 Tesco’s UK division will bring in a senior executive from challenger grocer Aldi, following the departure of its veteran chief. Britain’s biggest supermarket said Matthew Barnes will take over after Jason Tarry today announced his upcoming departure today, following 33 years with the company. Tarry, who has been at the top for six years, will [...]
London businesses pin hopes on Black Friday for sales boost after washout summer October 26, 2023 Black Friday, which starts on the 24th of November, is often seen as the start of the Christmas shopping period for many customers and high street stores.
Doctor Who return date for David Tennant and Catherine Tate confirmed October 26, 2023 The David Tennant return date for Doctor Who has been confirmed as November, with three episodes airing on Saturdays