The City remembers D-Day June 6, 2024 As we fly the Union Flag over Guildhall today, let us remember the D-Day veterans and strive to follow their example, says Chris Hayward On 6 June 1944, the Allies launched the long-anticipated invasion of Normandy. Paratroopers began landing after midnight, followed by a massive naval and aerial bombardment. By nightfall, about 160,000 Allied troops [...]
Selection campaign: How do parties choose their candidates? June 6, 2024 Westminster insider or local champion? Choosing who gets on the ballot paper is harder than you’d think, says John Oxley There’s a little over 24 hours left until the first stage of the election is done. Nominations close tomorrow afternoon, at which point we’ll know the full slate of candidates vying to be MPs. For [...]
Workspace CEO: Wework recovery poses no threat to business as firm hikes dividend June 5, 2024 The chief executive of one of London’s biggest flexible hybrid providers, Workspace, said rival Wework has done a “lot of good things” for the sector as the chain emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Burger King father-son team acquires London favourite Crosstown Doughnuts June 5, 2024 A father-son team who once led the largest Burger King franchise in the UK have acquired Crosstown Doughnuts after the brand launched a search for new investment earlier this year.
Boohoo hit with investor lawsuit over alleged mistreatment of Leicester workers June 5, 2024 Fast-fashion giant Boohoo has been hit with an investor lawsuit in the UK after reports alleging its suppliers were mistreating workers caused its share price to plummet in 2020.
Monzo and Starling diverge on European expansion plans June 5, 2024 The UK's two leading digital-only banks are diverging in their approach to international expansion as they target new markets ahead of expected stock market listings.
Deal that values Globaldata arm at over £1bn nears completion June 5, 2024 A deal which valued the a division of international data and analytics firm Globaldata at more than £1bn is to complete later this month, it has been confirmed.
The Notebook: How to sum up this election? The politics of ennui June 5, 2024 How to define the mood of this general election? One word: ennui, writes Neil Bennett in today's Notebook column.
FTSE 100 today: London markets primed to open higher as rate cut odds strengthen June 5, 2024 Asian markets surged on rate cut expectations, while Australia's Q1 growth slowed. Eyes on global services PMI releases and Computacenter.
The Debate: Are voluntary carbon markets good for businesses? June 5, 2024 Are voluntary carbon markets a good thing for the planet and for business? Or are we just fooling ourselves?