USA has cricket fever as nation looks to lay sporting foundations June 17, 2024 On social media platform X last week, mid-way through the USA’s T20 Cricket World Cup group game against tournament favourites India, one account explained the complicated scoreboard of cricket to an American using the analogy of a burger eating contest. The 20 overs represented 20 minutes to eat as many burgers as possible, and wickets [...]
Tenants will have to ‘accept higher rents’ June 16, 2024 “Tenants are just going to have to accept higher rents as there’s no property available”, a fund manager told City A.M.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to rebound, but fifth consecutive weekly losses loom June 14, 2024 Asian stocks slipped amid rising Europe-China trade tensions. The BOJ maintained rates. Eyes on US consumer confidence and import prices.
Timothy Taylor’s: ‘Challenged British economy’ puts dent in brewer’s profit June 13, 2024 Brewery Timothy Taylor said its profit is "significantly down" despite its sales increasing as the business battles with "soaring utility costs" and rising wages.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open lower amid reduced US Fed rate cut bets June 13, 2024 Asian markets mirrored Wall Street gains, Broadcom surged on a raised revenue forecast. Eyes on US producer prices and Treasury auctions.
Labour threatens to strip Avanti rail contract as Branson plans rival June 12, 2024 Shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh told Sky News Avanti had provided passengers with "woeful service" on the West Coast Main Line.
GPE’s rights issue brings in the money for property group June 12, 2024 Demand for the Great Portland Estates (GPE) rights issue was strong according to the company.
Fra Fee on BBC Pride month drama Lost Boys & Fairies: ‘It’s Heartstopper for adults’ June 11, 2024 Meet Fra Fee, the star of the BBC's brilliant Pride month drama
Oxford Street retailers call for ‘comprehensive’ reform to business rates June 10, 2024 A business group that represents dozens of major retailers on London’s Oxford Street has called for a “comprehensive” reform to business rates to boost Britain's high streets.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open green; US jobs data key for direction June 7, 2024 Asian stocks were mixed, with oil prices up and the dollar near an eight-week low. All eyes were on the US non-farm payrolls report.