Britain’s pro-growth agenda needs a rebrand to convince reluctant voters July 18, 2023 As the Tories face a brutal set of by-elections, they needs to find a way to give growth a good name again.
Plans to shelve buy-now pay-later rules ‘incredibly concerning’, says Which? July 17, 2023 A top campaign group has sounded the alarm today after it emerged that the government is preparing to shelve plans to clampdown on the buy-now pay-later (BNPL) sector.
Shapps to ask supermarkets to ‘explain themselves’ over pump price hikes July 16, 2023 Supermarket bosses are set for showdown talks with the government next week over soaring prices at the pumps. Energy Secretary Grant Shapps will meet with chiefs from Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Tesco, with the minister vowing to slam “the brakes down on the mistreatment of motorists.” In a column in The Sun, Shapps said he [...]
Business groups hail Indo-Pacific trade deal as boost for City despite minor growth bump July 16, 2023 Business groups have hailed the UK’s membership of a major Indo-Pacific trade bloc as a potential boost to the City today despite analysis showing a meagre growth bump from the deal over the long term.
Rail strikes: Lynch says government hasn’t spoken to RMT since January July 16, 2023 Rail strike misery looks set to continue for commuters after Mick Lynch, the RMT’s general secretary, said the government had not spoken to him about finding a resolution since the start of the year. Speaking on Sky News’ Sophy Ridge on Sunday Programme, Lynch said that there has been “no contact. They seem to pick [...]
Crypto is in Wonderland and upside-down in the rabbit hole July 14, 2023 Monty picks up a book he hasn't read in a while, and draws comparisons with Alice in Wonderland and the world of crypto.
Mark Kleinman: What’s next for BT and the City’s ugliest row of 2023 July 13, 2023 Mark Kleinman, City editor of Sky News, writes fortnightly for City A.M. Germans could be on the line at Jansen-less BT Hanging-up time is fast-approaching for Philip Jansen, whose plan to step down as CEO of BT Group next year – revealed by me last weekend – was confirmed on Monday. Sources have told me [...]
UK families set for another year of cost of living crisis and £65bn hit to finances July 12, 2023 UK families are poised to be gripped by the cost of living crisis for nearly another whole year due to the Bank of England keeping interest rates higher for longer in a bid to vanquish inflation, a new report out today claims. Household finances will be corroded by rising living costs and elevated rates until [...]
FTSE 100 close: London index nips higher as Bank of England rate hike bets step up July 11, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 crept higher today as another set of hotter than feared wage numbers pushed pound sterling to its highest level in 15 months. The capital’s premier index nipped 0.12 per cent higher to 7,282.51 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, [...]
Arsenal fans pay £12,500 for debentures to skip 5-10 year season ticket waiting list July 11, 2023 Arsenal fans desperate for a season ticket at the resurgent club are shelling out more than £12,000 for debentures that allow them to bypass the waiting list for a seat. The Gunners’ return to Premier League title challenging form last season has seen demand swell for season tickets, even though prices range from £974 to [...]