Why automakers are worried your car is the next target for cyber attacks September 17, 2023 There are increasing fears that the automobile supply chain is particularly vulnerable to cyber attacks - with worrying consequeces
Deloitte set to cut 800 jobs in UK division amid slowdown in demand September 13, 2023 Deloitte is set to make hundreds of redundancies in the UK as demand for its services slows amid a challenging market environment.
The WTF economy: Why latest UK GDP figures only add to the confusion September 13, 2023 Nicholas Hyett, investment analyst at Wealth Club, said the UK's economy was like the "hokey cokey". So what's going on?
Friend or foe? Why short sellers are in the headlines again September 9, 2023 Short sellers can call out fraud and malfeasance but many want a firmer regulatory watch over their activities
Smurfit Kappa looks to ditch London as it plots merger with US rival West Rock September 7, 2023 Irish packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has confirmed it is in advanced discussions to merge with US rival West Rock.
Land of milk and honey? Why New York may not be a panacea for UK firms September 6, 2023 When second-hand car platform Cazoo announced a shift onto the public markets in 2021, it looked from most angles to be a true-blue British success story. Just three years after its foundation, this Amazon of old cars would debut on the stock market and pocket its founder Alex Chesterman the multi-million dollar payday most entrepreneurs dream of. [...]
Recession risks loom as UK’s service sector falls into negative territory September 5, 2023 The impact of higher interest rates saw the UK's all important service sector fall into contraction for the first time since January as the risks of a recession grew ever larger.
Why 2023 has been a year to forget for the London Stock Exchange and the capital’s equity markets September 2, 2023 Take-privates and secondary listings have damaged the reputation of the London Stock Exchange. How did we get here?
FTSE 100 close: London markets finish in the green despite PMI dip August 23, 2023 London markets rose today despite new PMI data showing a significant slump in UK business activity. The FTSE 100 closed up 0.72per cent after a day in the green, while the FTSE 250, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, climbed 1.1 per cent. S&P Global’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for [...]
PMIs: UK economy slips hard in August as recession warning lights flash August 23, 2023 The UK economy has contracted significantly this month according to a closely-watched index - triggering renewed recession warnings