Persimmon on track to deliver 10,500 homes as house prices hold firm November 6, 2024 Persimmon's performance has been propped up by improved customer sentiment as interest rates began to reduce and affordability improved.
Prudential: FTSE 100 insurer posts profit growth in key Asian markets November 6, 2024 FTSE 100 insurer Prudential posted a jump in new business profit for the first nine months of its year today after registering “broad based growth” across its global markets. In a third-quarter trading update today, the Asia-focused insurer said it had notched £2.35bn in new business profit across its global markets, an 11 per cent rise on [...]
Lloyd’s of London insurer Beazley records further growth despite Helene and Milton November 6, 2024 Lloyd’s of London insurer Beazley has recorded further growth in its insurance book and is on track to hit its profit target for the year despite hurricanes Helene and Milton. In a trading update for the nine months ended 30 September 2024, the company reported insurance written premium growth of seven per cent to $4.6bn [...]
Martha Stewart Netflix documentary reveals surprising side to American icon November 5, 2024 Martha Stewart Netflix documentary review and star rating: ★★★★ Netflix have teamed up with a media mogul for the documentary Martha, chronicling the life and times of Martha Stewart. Coming from humble beginnings, the TV cook and personality would go on to become a national icon in the US before a criminal conviction forced her [...]
Hospitality bosses warn government tax hikes will hit investment November 5, 2024 According to reports, business leaders have warned the government that the tax rises announced in Labour’s Autumn budget will lead to a huge increase in costs and a fall in investment. The bosses of large retail and hospitality firms like Fuller’s, Greene King and Morrisons have warned business secretary Jonathan Reynolds that last week’s budget [...]
Close Brothers warned of £640m hit if car loan scandal spreads November 5, 2024 Close Brothers could take a hit to its profits worth almost double its stock market value if a brewing car loan scandal spreads to other areas of consumer finance, analysts have warned.
25% off for 25 years: British Airways Marks its Silver Anniversary at London City Airport with 25% off Flights and the Hospitality Industry Joins to Celebrate November 5, 2024 British Airways today marks 25 years of flying the UK flag to and from London City Airport. To mark this milestone, customers can enjoy up to 25% off selected winter city break routes such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Nice together with 25% off London hotel stays. Customers booking flights before 11 November 2024, and travelling [...]
TP ICAP: Revenue jumps to record November 5, 2024 Inter-dealer broker TP ICAP has reported a ten per cent bump in revenue for the three months ended 30 September 2024. Overall group revenue for the period was £557m. Rates, its largest and most profitable trading division, reported a 14 per cent jump in reported currency terms. Liquidnet, the firm’s institutional investment network, reported a [...]
Workers’ rights package is ‘overdue and welcome’, says Ella’s Kitchen founder November 5, 2024 The government’s workers’ rights overhaul contains positive measures that will allow financially sustainable businesses to flourish, one of the UK’s leading entrepreneurs has said, calling for proper consultation with businesses on changes to the probation period. Paul Lindley OBE, the founder of the UK’s largest baby food brand Ella’s Kitchen and a pioneer of the [...]
Reeves should be ‘thankful’ for avoiding Truss-style market crisis, analysts say November 4, 2024 Rachel Reeves should be “thankful” for avoiding the same fate as Liz Truss after the government's inaugural Budget triggered turmoil in the gilt market last week, analysts have said.