Starmer pledges to ‘rebuild our economy’ with decade-long local growth plans May 13, 2024 Firing up the UK’s regional prosperity will be key to Labour’s plans to “rebuild our economy”, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he called for mayors to deliver 10-year local growth plans.
The creative industries are vital to British soft power May 13, 2024 Advertising, marketing, film, TV and other creative industries not only shape the culture and ethos of our city, they project Britain to the world, says Ruth Mortimer Is the UK still a creative superpower? The last year has been marked by war, economic and technological disruption. With an election on the horizon and constant talk [...]
Anglo American rejects second BHP takeover bid – this time worth £34bn May 13, 2024 Anglo American has rejected a second takeover bid from BHP - this time worth £34bn.
Heathrow Airport slams Government despite busiest day for more than four years May 13, 2024 Heathrow Airport's busiest day for more than four and a half years helped passenger numbers continue to rise in April, according to new figures.
London’s strength suggests economic recovery has further to run May 13, 2024 "The sharp and quicker expansion in the capital also supported growth in activity across the UK as a whole," Catherine van Weenen, territory head of commercial mid market at NatWest, noted.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to hold strong in bull rally ahead of UK jobs data May 13, 2024 Asian markets started cautiously, while China's CPI rose for the third month. Investors now await US inflation data and Walmart's earnings.
Week ahead: Vodafone, BT and Burberry earnings in focus as crucial US inflation reading looms May 12, 2024 Earnings from Vodafone, BT and Burberry take centre stage in the City's corporate diary this week, alongside a crucial inflation reading across the pond that could put the brakes on the FTSE 100’s record rally.
What is TfL’s Places for London, and is it really tackling the capital’s property crisis? May 11, 2024 TfL's property arm has been designed to generate a steady income for the transport body.
GoCardless: Fintech ‘open-minded’ on further acquisitions as it eyes profitability in 2025 May 11, 2024 London-based payments fintech GoCardless is weighing up further acquisitions in the open banking space as it looks to rebound from a challenging 2023 and achieve profitability next year.
The Power of Capitalism: The myth of Swedish socialism May 10, 2024 Sweden has long had a reputation as a successful 'socialist democracy' - but it's market reforms that have powered growth