Atom Bank boss on rapid growth, London IPO and why high street challengers are a ‘dying breed’ March 24, 2024 City A.M. speaks to Atom Bank CEO Mark Mullen about the challenger bank landscape, his firm's rapid growth and plans for a London IPO.
How to fire up the economy? Stop messing with peashooters and bring out the big guns March 24, 2024 Boosting the economy is the only way to sustainably raise living standards for all, so let's stop messing around with small-fry policies, writes Matthew Fell.
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group increases Hornby stake March 22, 2024 Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has further increased its stake in model train maker Hornby.
Portuguese paper giant Navigator swoops in for tissue and loo roll-maker Accrol March 22, 2024 This comes after its decision to enter the tissue market in 2014, leading to a series of acquisitions and investments across Europe, turning over around £251m a year.
Telegraph takeover: Could Yorkshire Post owner National World win race as it declares itself ‘the best’? March 21, 2024 National World, the owner of titles such as the Yorkshire Post and The Scotsman, has stepped up its interest in buying the Telegraph.
Nespresso challenges Pret and Starbucks opening cafe near Liverpool Street station March 21, 2024 Nespresso will open its first ever cafe near Liverpool Street station, joining the likes of Pret A Manger, Starbucks and Costa to help caffeinate customers on the go.
How Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group makes money and what it’s worth today March 21, 2024 City A.M. has taken a look at what Virgin Group still owns and what companies pay to use the brand's name.
Gatwick: Britain’s second-busiest airport boosted by new airlines and station revamp March 21, 2024 The international hub near Crawley, West Sussex, said it had returned to traffic levels of 94 per cent of what it was in 2019 - in July and October.
London Tube strikes announced for Easter as Aslef workers to walk out in April and May March 20, 2024 London commuters will face disruption in April and May following the Aslef Union announcing new dates for Underground walk-outs. Aslef said tube drivers in the union backed strikes on Monday 8 April and Saturday 4 May. The union added it voted 98 per cent in favour, on a 70 per cent turnout. This comes after [...]
Sausage roll chaos: Greggs forced to go cash-only and some close due to payment issues March 20, 2024 Consumers in England and Wales are reporting closed shops or cash-only payments