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 [...]
Explainer: when online fads take a dark turn, from planking to TikTok August 15, 2023 Police boss sees social media challenges as 'societal breakdown'.
£880,000 fine for Leicester City confirmed by watchdog July 31, 2023 The Competition and Markets Authority has confirmed the sanctions it has imposed on Championship club Leicester City and JD Sports as part of a case relating to shirt restrictions. A fine of £880,000 has been imposed on the 2015-16 Premier League champions while JD’s decision to report the conduct to the CMA sees them benefit [...]
The Notebook: Andy Silvester on suppressed British success stories, why Global Airlines could raise the game and Bazball July 31, 2023 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, City A.M. editor Andy Silvester takes the pen British cynicism can mean we overlook our success stories Heading east out of the City towards the Strand one passes the ugly, brutalist facade of King’s College London, nobody’s idea of an architectural [...]
Leicester City to be fined £880,000 after ‘colluding’ with JD Sports July 5, 2023 Premier League football club Leicester City are to be fined £880,000 by the Competition and markets Authority (CMA) over collusion with JD Sports. The statement of objections issued by the CMA sets out provisional assessments of the case. The Premier League club and retail outlet admitted to breaking competition law over three seasons. The report [...]
JD Sports to open 50 stores and spend £3bn in Middle East expansion July 3, 2023 JD Sports Fashion will open about 50 stores in the Middle East after agreeing its first ever franchise deal with Dubai-based GMG, as it kicks ahead with athleisure expansion plans. Britain’s biggest sportswear retailer said its entry into the region forms part of it strategy to expand into underpenetrated markets. The 10-year agreement will focus [...]
FTSE 100 close: Tumbling pound boosts London index as Ocado slides June 28, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 sprang higher today, aided by the pound clocking a dreadful day. The capital’s premier index jumped 0.52 per cent to 7,500.50 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, leapt 1.98 per cent to 18,412.81 points. Early advances in the City [...]
FTSE 100 close: Asia stock surge lifts London index as Wise soars 16 per cent June 27, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 regained ground today, taking its lead from a decent overnight session in Asia that was aided by Chinese lawmakers signalling economic support measures are on the way. The capital’s premier index jumped 0.11 per cent to 7,461.47 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health [...]
JD Sports: Share price sinks six per cent on market ‘softening’ warning June 27, 2023 JD Sports told investors this morning that profit is on track to smash through the billion-pound mark this year as the athleisure giant continues its expansion – but a warning on some ‘softening’ has nonetheless spooked investors. Ahead of its AGM today, the ‘king of trainers’ said trading remained positive during May – posting organic [...]
FTSE 100 close: Stress over US debt ceiling talks drag London index as IMF ditches UK recession forecast May 23, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 nipped lower today as investors zeroed in on the latest developments in talks between Republicans and Democrats about raising the debt ceiling. The capital’s premier index slipped 0.1 per cent to 7,762.96 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, dipped [...]