Meet the man trying to rebuild Purplebricks from the ground up February 15, 2024 Purplebricks was sold for £1 last year - now Sam Mitchell is trying to rebuild it
HSBC set to nearly double annual profits as it shrugs off China worries February 15, 2024 HSBC is set to nearly double its annual profits on the back of higher interest rates as it shrugs off concerns about its exposure to China's stagnating economy.
January’s inflation data ‘encouraging’ and strong pay figures not unduly concerning, Bailey says February 14, 2024 Speaking in the House of Lords' Economic Affairs Committee, Bailey admitted that the figures, published this morning, were "good news".
Bank of England racks up £20m maintenance bill for iconic headquarters February 14, 2024 The Bank of England has reportedly spent more than £20m on maintenance-related contracts for its Grade I-listed building since last September.
Inflation comes in below expectations at four per cent thanks to falling food prices February 14, 2024 Markets expect the Bank of England to start cutting interest rates in June with three rate cuts expected over the course of the year.
Barclays set to unveil annual profit drop as restructuring costs offset higher interest income February 14, 2024 Barclays' annual profits are set to be dragged down by £825m in costs tied to a major restructuring as the bank prepares to reveal more details about the plan to shore up its balance sheet.
Value of UK housing stock dropped by £27bn in 2023 as high costs hurt market February 14, 2024 The UK’s housing stock has seen its first annual decline in value since 2012 after some £27bn was wiped off last year, according to new analysis, amid higher mortgage costs and pressure on household finances. Figures from property firm Savills showed that despite the fall, the value of housing remained £1.585tn higher than 2019, before [...]
Bank of England plots reinsurance stress tests amid fears of hidden risks February 13, 2024 The Bank of England has said it is mulling whether “further measures” are required to shore up major insurers today, amid reports it is preparing stress tests to probe the market’s exposure to offshore reinsurance firms.
Why are UK banking stocks doing so badly despite bumper profits? February 13, 2024 The UK's biggest banks are set to post bumper annual profits when they report their 2023 results in the coming weeks. But why are they not being rewarded on the stock market?
Bank of England still on course for May interest rate cut despite strong pay growth February 13, 2024 In the final quarter of last year, regular pay dropped to 6.2 per cent from 6.7 per cent, above the Bank of England's forecast of six per cent. Not a big overshoot, but an overshoot nonetheless.