Britain needs to grow up – and have real conversations about the economy February 26, 2024 The UK’s economic problems clearly run deep, and tax cuts alone will not fix them, argues Julian Jessop
Labour are chasing the rural vote, but Starmer is no champion of the shires February 26, 2024 The Labour leader will have his work cut out convincing voters in the countryside that he has their interests at heart, says Eliot Wilson
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 26, 2024 Asian markets were mixed as investors awaited inflation data, while oil prices extended their decline. The week ahead promises a flurry of retail and technology earnings reports, offering insights into sector performance and economic trends.
Fed’s preferred inflation measure to show persistent pressure in blow for rate cut hopes February 25, 2024 Persistent inflationary pressures are fuelling fears that the Fed will wait until the summer to start cutting interest rates.
UK off to strong start in 2024 despite recession while Germany and France stagnate February 24, 2024 Despite falling into a shallow recession in the second half of last year, business activity in the UK seems to have bounced back at the beginning of 2024.
Mortgage rates are going back UP – but where will they end up? February 23, 2024 A number of mortgage lenders are raising their costs again in a move which will “bring further tears to the eyes of the general public”.
City of London Investment Group reports drop in profit as investments struggle February 23, 2024 The City of London Investment Group (CLIG) announced its 2023 half-year results as for the first time, the group reported in US dollars.
Who is buying London’s mansions? 60 per cent go to wealthy buyers from four countries February 23, 2024 The super-prime market in London is booming. More mansions in the capital are being sold, for higher prices, to an increasingly international base. In 2023, sales of super-luxury new-build London apartments rose by 137 per cent to an average of £4,306 per square foot, according to Beauchamp Estates. Supply of luxury houses has also been boosted by an influx [...]
Property lender Together toasts £50m profits as hopeful house-buyers told to stay positive as rates fall February 22, 2024 High interest rates on mortgages helped property lender Together post profits of almost £50m during the final three months of 2023, according to new figures.
‘Philanthropy powers progress’: Cancer Research UK urges business to play part in tackling global killer February 22, 2024 A coalition of scientists including three Nobel Prize winners teamed up with Cancer Research UK urging leading business figures to back their campaign for a cure.