Crypto ‘Wild West’: City regulator accused of pushing firms abroad April 16, 2024 The City watchdog has been accused of pushing British crypto firms abroad with its approach to regulation. Lars Mucklejohn takes a closer look at where the UK's digital assets industry is heading
Notes from a future where Britain has solved the housing crisis April 16, 2024 In ten years’ time, high house prices and low supply could be a thing of the past. Kristian Niemietz offers a despatch from that brave new world… The year is 2035 and according to provisional figures released today by the Office for National Statistics it is the tenth year in a row during which house [...]
Over 800 directors have been disqualified for abusing Covid loan scheme April 15, 2024 More than 800 directors have been disqualified for abusing Covid support schemes over the 2023-24 financial year following investigations by the Insolvency Service.
City grandee and Kingfisher chair Andrew Cosslett to step down after seven years April 15, 2024 The City grandee chairman of the owner of B&Q will not stand for re-election, it was announced on Monday, a move which follows a string of profit warnings at the firm.
Furniture Village hit by ‘fragile economic backdrop’ as sales falter April 15, 2024 A fall in customers visiting both its stores and website hit sales at Furniture Village during its latest financial year.
Ashmore: Billions more pulled from asset manager as emerging markets’ demand sags April 15, 2024 Emerging markets asset manager Ashmore Group reported that customers pulled billions more from their funds at the start of 2024.
Audioboom: Podcast giant posts full-year loss as it looks to ad business for rescue April 15, 2024 Audioboom advertisers were up 47 per cent however, with 7,727 brands using the platform to promote products and services.
Revolut and Monzo say scrap stamp duty as top fintechs launch bid to boost stock market April 15, 2024 Revolut and Monzo are among a group of top fintech firms to urge the government to ditch its contentious tax on share trading today as part of a sweeping call for reform to revive London's stock market and boost its appeal to technology firms.
Marks and Spencer chair: Labour’s new deal for workers could hurt investment April 14, 2024 The chairman of Marks and Spencer has said Britain may risk being unable to attract investment if Labour's new deal for workers is rolled out upon winning the next general election.
Melrose co-founder eyes up London-listed firms with ‘2.0’ aerospace venture April 14, 2024 Chris Peckham believe there is a host of under-valued companies on the stock exchange.