Keir Starmer: Nuclear ‘triple-lock’ is ‘bedrock’ of Labour policy with 2.5 per cent of GDP for defence April 12, 2024 Keir Starmer committed Labour to spend 2.5 per cent of UK GDP on defence while saying a commitment to nuclear weapons was a 'bedrock' of policy.
Arrival: The full story of how a £9bn electric vehicle firm collapsed into administration April 11, 2024 The full story of how the UK businesses of electric vehicle company Arrival collapsed into administration owing more than £1bn has been revealed for the first time.
UK corporate health ‘stabilises’ as Germany remains ‘most distressed market’ in Europe April 11, 2024 The findings will boost confidence that the UK's corporate sector will face fewer pressures than last year, when 25,000 firms went bust.
Inside the whimsical life of A Gentleman in Moscow author Amor Towles April 11, 2024 Known for his buttery prose, Anna Moloney finds the A Gentleman in Moscow author has led a life straight from one of his novels.
Why the ‘McMafia’ law failed to root out kleptocrats’ ill-gotten gains April 11, 2024 A legal tool designed to sniff out illicit wealth was meant to help rid the City of dirty money. But it hasn't quite delivered the results the government might have hoped for, Ben Lucas reports
What is the Bank of England’s ‘once in a generation’ Bernanke review? April 9, 2024 The review, launched last summer, was led by Ben Bernanke, who chaired the Federal Reserve between 2006 and 2014.
Will oil prices hit $100 a barrel in 2024? April 9, 2024 Against many market bets, oil prices have risen sharply throughout the first quarter of 2024. But can prices hit $100 this year?
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher following Asian peers’ lead April 4, 2024 Japan’s Nikkei led an Asian market rally. Oil and gold prices soared. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated a cautious stance on rate cuts, while investor focus shifts to upcoming Fed speeches and U.S. jobs data.
London insurers failed to move aviation mega-lawsuit out of UK court to Russia April 2, 2024 The claimants in this case are some of the world’s largest aircraft lessors including AerCap, Aircastle, Avenue Capital, Carlyle Aviation Partners, FTAI Aviation and Merx Aviation.
“Mad, bad and dangerous”: Tories hit out at Labour energy plan March 31, 2024 Energy secretary Claire Coutinho has slammed Labour's energy plans as being 'made in China'