Barclays opens door to bigger bonuses as it eyes investment bank rebound May 9, 2024 Barclays shareholders have waved through a proposal paving the way for it to award bigger bonuses to its top UK bankers as the lender reiterated confidence in its dealmaking arm.
Kazakh billionaire offloads Mayfair property for £35m May 9, 2024 A Kazakh oligarch worth an estimated £5bn has sold his London mansion for just shy of £35m in one of the largest deals this year.
Sunak’s green U-turn has been a strategic mistake May 9, 2024 The Prime Minister's U-turn on green policies has failed to produce results - because voters aren't anti net zero, writes Lucy Kenningham
Boohoo struggles continue with earnings and sales down – and losses mounting May 8, 2024 The company said its annual core earnings fell by seven per cent, revenue fell by 17 per cent, and the total value of goods sold fell by 13 per cent, after a tumultuous year in which it made multiple acquisitions.
The Camberwell Arms’ Mike Davies on his top London restaurants May 8, 2024 We quizzed Mike Davies, chef director of The Camberwell Arms, about his favourite places to eat out in London
Ben Houchen proves Tories can win – as long as they don’t run as Tories May 8, 2024 Ben Houchen held onto the Tees Valley mayoralty by forcefully rejecting the Conservative brand. Other Tory candidates will take note, says Fintan Smith The Conservative Party have suffered a massive blow following last Thursday’s elections. And it was personal for Rishi Sunak – Tories did best when they distanced themselves from the Prime Minister. Labour [...]
The City is a model of good local government (kind of) May 8, 2024 Local government in the UK is a mess, but the ancient system we have in the City is more accountable than most – and the whole country benefits, says James Price Mothin Ali, an accountant who also runs a gardening blog, declared his election as councillor for the Gipton and Harehills ward in Leeds a [...]
UBS sails past earnings estimates as it aims to draw a line under Credit Suisse deal May 7, 2024 Swiss banking giant UBS has returned to profit after two straight quarterly losses, driven by its wealth management and investment banking divisions, as it continues to integrate former domestic rival Credit Suisse.
Can chip designer Arm impress following a sales slowdown? May 6, 2024 Shares in Cambridge-based chip designer Arm have soared 60 per cent over the past year after an investor pile-in.
Claridge’s hotel review: Is this the best sleep in London? May 5, 2024 Claridge's has been voted the best hotel in London. Does it live up to the hype?