FTSE 100 close: Midcap index storms up nearly 3.5 per cent and pound surges after US inflation data November 14, 2023 London's FTSE 100 was flat in early trading on Tuesday as investors mulled fresh jobs data showing higher-than-expected wage growth.
Vodafone revenue falls as group pins future on UK and exits ‘challenging’ Spanish market November 14, 2023 Vodafone's group revenue has declined 4.3 per cent in the first half of the year — compared to the same period last year.
FTSE 100 close: Phoenix helps London markets into the green as investors look to key inflation data November 13, 2023 "There is a little more optimism edging in on markets ahead of key inflation data out this week," Susannah Streeter said.
Small pubs at risk of closure next year without business rates relief, Fuller’s boss warns November 13, 2023 The chief executive of Fuller’s, Simon Emeny, has said that an extension on business rates relief could be the difference between some small pub businesses handing back their keys next year or remaining open. Speaking to City A.M, ahead of the autumn budget next Wednesday, the frontman for the near 200 year old pub business, urged [...]
UK risks falling in scientific investment, industry warns November 13, 2023 Jeremy Hunt’s ambition to turn the UK into a “science superpower” is at risk unless he increases tax relief, the BVCA has warned.
Activity contracts across three-quarters of UK regions — but London remains ‘bright spot’ November 13, 2023 London remained the UK's top-performing region, with the business activity index coming in at 53.8. The 50-mark separates growth from contraction.
Royal Mail hit with £5.6m fine after sluggish delivery times November 13, 2023 The £5.6m fine, to be paid to HM Treasury within two months, includes a 30 per cent reduction, acknowledging Royal Mail's admission of liability.
Tax cuts to be saved for spring as Hunt preps ‘dour’ autumn statement November 13, 2023 The autumn statement is unlikely to feature any big ticket tax cuts despite the UK's finances being in a better position than expected.
The VAT fly trap: how our taxes are keeping growth at a standstill November 13, 2023 There are problems in the UK tax system, but one of them which is actively and obviously holding back businesses: the VAT threshold
LSEG boss: We’re more than just a stock exchange November 12, 2023 Ahead of the firm’s capital markets day on Thursday, London Stock Exchange Group boss David Schwimmer is keen to show that the firm is more than just the home of the FTSE 100 index.