Retail sales plunge in ‘dull and wet’ April in fresh sign of fading optimism May 24, 2024 According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), retail sales fell 2.3 per cent in April, a much worse fall than predicted by economists.
HMRC tax dispute with EY over Tory donor’s affairs on hold for settlement talks May 24, 2024 HMRC's tax dispute with accounting firm EY and Jamie Ritblat, a British property investor and Tory donor, has been placed on hold as settlement talks take place, City A.M. has learned.
Sabre: Insurance group back on track after difficult 2023 May 23, 2024 Sabre insurance is one of the UK's leading insurance companies, but has struggled in recent years.
Could the Bank of England still cut rates in June after poor inflation figures? May 22, 2024 Although Rishi Sunak jumped on the airwaves to proclaim inflation was "back to normal", markets seemed less convinced.
Tax from UK’s financial sector pays for the country’s entire education budget May 21, 2024 "Financial and related professional services are a significant and consistent source of tax revenue for the government," Miles Celic, chief executive at TheCityUK, said.
Former Yodel owner owed over £100m as it collapsed into administration – but director hits back May 20, 2024 The former owner of parcel delivery group Yodel owed more than £100m when it collapsed into administration, according to a new document.
Demand for UK business flights has fallen by nearly a third since 2019 May 20, 2024 Business travel demand has fallen by nearly a third in the UK since before the pandemic, according to new research from the New Economics Foundation.
City helps UK pull ahead of rivals to be Europe’s top destination for investment in financial services May 20, 2024 The UK has extended its lead as Europe's top destination for investment into financial services despite the impact of Brexit, according to a new survey from EY.
If you look past the headlines London is charging ahead May 20, 2024 While the headlines are dominated by a steady trickle of takeovers stripping the London Stock Exchange, money is flooding into the capital elsewhere.
Mohsin and Zuber Issa: Asda-owning billionaire brothers see net worth sag May 17, 2024 The Issa brothers have had a tumultuous year, as it was rumoured that Zuber was looking to sell his 22.5 per cent stake in Asda after falling out with his brother.