UK nightlife and hospitality ‘teetering on brink’ of collapse as government intervention urged January 17, 2024 The UK’s hospitality and nightlife sector is “teetering on the brink” of collapse, industry voices have warned, after a number of high profile closures have piled pressure on the government to provide more support. Less than a month into the new year, it has been reported that up to 43 hospitality venues across Britain face [...]
Why December’s inflation surprise is not a moment to panic January 17, 2024 How worrying are December's inflation figures for the Bank of England? And what does it mean for when interest rates will start being cut?
888 shares dive as gambling red tape causes bookie revenue to tumble January 17, 2024 William Hill owner 888 has said a move away from dotcom markets and increased gambling red tape caused a drop in revenues in 2023.
Allianz loses appeal in Covid-19 business interruption case January 16, 2024 Allianz has lost an appeal in a major Covid-19 business interruption claim in a decision that looks set to close a chapter of major court battles linked to such disputes.
Current VAT threshold poses threat to small business growth, FSB warns January 16, 2024 The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) said today that an increase from £85,000 to £100,000 would be "key" to unleashing those who may be stuck in "economic firepower".
Rich Ricci: Who is the horse racing chief of the City’s newest investment bank? January 16, 2024 Racehorse owner Rich Ricci is set to be reunited with his former Barclays boss Bob Diamond with the merger of investment banks Panmure Gordon and Liberum.
Panmure Liberum: Two City brokers merge into new investment bank led by Rich Ricci – with Bob Diamond providing the financing January 16, 2024 Two of the City's leading brokers have struck a deal to merge today to create the UK's largest investment bank focused on smaller and mid-sized listed firms.
Britain has little money left – and it needs politicians who are honest about that January 16, 2024 It may not be an easy vote winner, but Britain needs politicians who are honest about our fiscal reality, writes Adam Hawksbee.
A success or not, Scotland’s tax hikes showcase the benefits of devolution January 16, 2024 Tax devolution allows for invaluable experimentation and dynamism that Britain's economy desperately needs, writes Tim Sarson.
UK bosses much more optimistic about 2024 than last year, PwC survey suggests January 15, 2024 PwC's annual global CEO survey showed that 39 per cent of UK bosses expect the economy to improve in 2024, up from just nine per cent last year.