The Notebook: Metro Bank’s cost-cutting drive spells trouble for challengers March 19, 2024 Victoria Scholar takes the Notebook pen to talk Metro Bank's troubles, relief in China and swoops for Selfridges.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for quiet kickoff ahead of data-heavy week March 19, 2024 Markets saw volatility as Japanese stocks fluctuated following the Bank of Japan's decision to scrap negative interest rates, leading to a weaker yen. Meanwhile, Australia's central bank maintained rates at 4.5 per cent, with focus shifting to upcoming policy decisions from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
Time for tea? Barack Obama visits Rishi Sunak at No10 March 18, 2024 Former US president Barack Obama has met with Rishi Sunak in a “courtesy visit” to Downing Street.
From mountains to canyons: USA the smart way, on the Rocky Mountaineer train March 18, 2024 This new luxury US Rocky Mountaineer train connects the city of Colorado with its beautiful, abundant nature, says Megan Eaves “Look, bald eagle! Flying right above the Fraser River!” The excited shouts stir me from a gentle lull and I look out of the right-hand window to see the majestic bird with its signature whitefeathered [...]
Watch theft wave continues – with £1.5bn-worth lost or stolen in one year alone March 18, 2024 A sharp rise in theft has driven a more than threefold increase in the number of watches recorded as lost or stolen over the last 12 months, according to new data, as the value of missing timepieces hits £1.5bn.
Rishi in Grazia and Keir in Vogue: How politicians fell in love with the glossies March 16, 2024 Politicians may love Vogue, but mastering the 'soft-focus' interview is a fine balancing act between relatability and authenticity, writes Anna Moloney.
FTSE 100 today: London markets to open lower amid global weakness, Wall Street tech decline March 15, 2024 Asian stock markets faced downward pressure due to a tech-driven slide, while Bitcoin plummeted by 4%. Chinese home prices dropped amid a worsening property market, with the PBOC maintaining key rates unchanged. Investors are now eyeing upcoming U.S. data releases for economic insights.
John Lewis returns to profit but cuts staff bonus for third year running March 14, 2024 The employee owned John Lewis Partnership (JLP) will again not pay staff a bonus this year, but has reported a return to proft.
Nationwide must act in members’ interests on Virgin Money deal March 14, 2024 Mark Kleinman writes a weekly column for City A.M., this week on Nationwide, the 'British ISA' and Martin Gilbert's latest venture
Old buildings are not as important as people having places to live March 14, 2024 Objections to ripping down an art deco cinema in Birmingham are understandable, but if we want our cities to have vibrant art scenes, we need strong economies to support them, says Will Cooling It’s easy to forget that the most important letter in Nimby is the M. Arguments about degrowth, city centre living or suburban [...]