FTSE 100: London markets rise after inflation comes in unexpectedly steady February 14, 2024 The daily London update: Moving news from the FTSE 100 and around the world from City A.M.'s newsroom in the heart of the Square Mile.
The Debate: Do too many people go to university? February 14, 2024 Half Britain's youth go to university, but many end up in jobs which they're overqualified for and saddled with debt. So should less young people head off to uni?
Hunt facing clash with the City as Treasury doubles down on share tax February 14, 2024 The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is facing a potential clash with the Square Mile in the coming weeks after the Treasury doubled down on an unpopular tax on share trading yesterday.
Smile Makers: Changing the face of the female sexual wellness industry February 14, 2024 Smile Makers is on a mission to shake up conservative views on women’s sexual wellness, by making it more inclusive.
Marks and Spencer Oxford Street row: Court told Michael Gove ‘misunderstood and misapplied’ planning policy February 13, 2024 The Secretary of State for levelling up “misunderstood and misapplied” planning policy when it rejected Marks and Spencer Oxford Street demolition scheme, a judge heard. Today, the High Court heard a judicial review by Marks and Spencer over the Secretary of State for levelling up , Michael Gove MP, decision to refuse planning permission for [...]
The Body Shop prepares to slash jobs and close stores as administration confirmed February 13, 2024 Hundreds of jobs are expected to be lost and stores closed as The Body Shop officially entered administration.
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group strengthens grip on AO as it increases stake again February 13, 2024 Mike Ashley's Frasers Group now owns almost a quarter of electricals seller AO after the retail giant further upped its stake.
Truffle ahead as cocoa price surge spells costly Valentine’s Day for chocolate-loving Brits February 13, 2024 The price of cocoa on London's Exchange is up 127 per cent on this time last year
FCA bans London Capital & Finance boss over scandal which lost investors more than £200m February 13, 2024 The Financial Conduct Authority has fined and banned one of the former bosses of London Capital & Finance today over his role in the mini-bond scandal that left investors millions of pounds out of pocket.
Arm shares double in three days as investors cheer company’s AI-driven earnings boom February 13, 2024 Shares in the newly public chip company Arm soared over 40 per cent on Monday as a three-day rally post earnings continues.