Buy now, fail later? Banks struggle to cash in on Klarna’s success March 27, 2024 Natwest recently confirmed it would axe its buy-now pay-later scheme. Industry experts suggest the move could be a sign of things to come as traditional lenders struggle to gain a foothold in the market.
London business confidence ‘booming’ as lower inflation fuels hopes of a recovery March 27, 2024 London business confidence soared in March as the UK's ongoing economic recovery lifted spirits in the capital, according to a closely watched survey.
The next mayor must make London the best place in the world to do business March 27, 2024 The mayoral election is in just over a month, whoever wins must get London firing on all cylinders by working with business
FTSE 100 today: London markets brace for flat open as global rally takes breather March 27, 2024 Asian markets followed Wall Street's dip, oil prices fell, and Donald Trump's media firm made a strong debut. Investors are now focused on the imminent release of US PCE inflation data for further cues.
British Gas: Centrica chief’s pay swells to more than £8m March 26, 2024 The chief executive of Centrica, the owner of British Gas, saw his pay swell to more than £8m in 2023, it has been revealed.
Brick maker Michelmersh defies construction downturn as investors net bumper payout March 26, 2024 Brick maker Michelmersh has announced a bumper payout for investors this year after defying a wider downturn in the UK construction sector.
Bellway reports signs of life in the housing market as buyers return in February March 26, 2024 Shares in Bellway are down in early trade after the housebuilder revealed a fall in housing completions and profits during the interim.
CAB Payments: Fintech’s earnings hit by currency policy shifts after disastrous London float March 26, 2024 Fintech CAB Payments' earnings have been hit by "unforeseen central bank interventions" as the firm looks to draw a line under a year which saw it become one of London's biggest stock market flops.
‘Warning lights flashing’ as UK risks missing out on £450bn energy market March 26, 2024 OEUK said that any argument for windfall taxes on oil and gas firms has disappeared with energy prices having returned to pre-Russia-Ukraine war levels.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for muted start amid thin data calendar in holiday week March 26, 2024 Asian stocks soared, with South Korea leading the charge, while both gold and oil prices remained largely steady, and Bitcoin hovered around $70,000. Now, all eyes are on the US PCE inflation data for crucial insights into economic trends.