FTSE 100 today: Blue-chip poised to end two-week winning streak amid global uncertainty July 19, 2024 Asian markets drop with Wall Street; oil prices fall; Japan inflation rises; Netflix exceeds subscriber targets; UK retail sales data next.
BDO signs lease for new West End headquarters July 18, 2024 Professional services firm BDO has signed a lease for its new UK headquarters at The M Building, as the firm opts to stay in the West End
Big-ticket ad campaigns are back as UK economy brightens July 18, 2024 Big-ticket advertising campaigns, including those on television and radio, are making a comeback as the UK's economy continues to improve.
Profit warnings falling amid improving economy but scars remain July 18, 2024 "We can expect the economy to continue to recover, but slowly and unevenly," Jo Robinson, a partner at EY said.
London’s hospitality heroes need support to thrive July 18, 2024 By accident more than design, our pages over the past few weeks have featured more than a few hospitality businesses. Today is similar: the CEO of global giant Sofitel, and the man behind the effervescent Sushi Samba. No industry has had a rougher ride than hospitality over the past few years. The pandemic, of course, [...]
Labour’s employment reform unveiled: Insights for City of London employers from the King’s Speech July 17, 2024 In today’s King’s Speech [17th July 2024], King Charles III outlined the UK government’s legislative agenda for the new parliamentary season, highlighting Labour’s ambitious plans for employment reform, particularly on race equality and workers’ rights. Sir Keir Starmer, in his inaugural King’s Speech, reiterated his commitment to enhancing workers’ rights and empowering trade unions. The [...]
Brooks Macdonald faces continued outflows as takeover rumours swirl July 17, 2024 Brooks Macdonald investors pulled £154m from the asset manager over the last three months, despite analyst expectations of net inflows, as the company struggles with rumours of a potential takeover attempt.
D&D boss David Loewi: Labour will be great for hospitality July 17, 2024 He’s the CEO of one of the UK’s biggest restaurant groups. We talk to David Loewi about new owners and parting ways
Helical slashes dividend despite London lettings and development progress July 17, 2024 Progress in flagship central London office developments and the successful lettings of three Aldgate East spaces has led office specialist Helical to underline its confidence it has in the capital's office market despite having to slash its dividend.
The Notebook: Can Labour reform public services? The early signs are encouraging July 17, 2024 Today’s King’s Speech is when Labour’s airy rhetoric of change hits the hard reality of legislative grind, writes Neil Bennett.