Red Driving School gears up for acquisitions as demand fuels sales acceleration April 30, 2024 High demand for lessons helped turnover grow at the group behind Red Driving School as it eyes making new acquisitions in the coming year.
Who are the runners and riders to succeed Noel Quinn as HSBC boss? April 30, 2024 In a shock announcement this morning, Noel Quinn announced that he is drawing the curtain on a nearly four-decade career at HSBC. So who are the leading contenders to succeed him as chief executive of Europe's largest bank?
Sadiq Khan threatens to use compulsory purchase powers to force ‘Tory town halls’ to build more homes April 30, 2024 Sadiq Khan has accused “Tory town halls” of blocking new homes from being built in London and pledged to crackdown on the issue if re-elected.
Billionaires, showrooms and mega-deals: Inside London’s private jet scene April 30, 2024 From glitzy Mayfair showrooms to the City's secretive airports - Guy Taylor takes a closer look inside London's private jet scene
City of London: Our investment crown could slip without fast reform April 30, 2024 The UK must push through a package of reform or risk losing its status as a top destination for financial services investment, the City of London Corporation has warned.
Why we should be cautious about rising business confidence April 30, 2024 A number of surveys have said that business confidence in the UK is on the up and the economy is set to rebound. But dig a little deeper, the news might not quite be as rosy as it sounds, Chris Dorrell writes
London’s ultra wealthy have ‘moved out’ since Brexit, says top private jet dealer April 30, 2024 Brexit, changes to non-dom status tax rules and the Russia-Ukraine war has led to a slump in sales of private jets in London, a top dealmaker has said.
The Notebook: For the UK’s poorest, things are only getting worse – just look at the numbers April 30, 2024 Ian Whittaker takes the Notebook pen to write about inflation, the US's Tiktok ban, and a little bit of life advice.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to extend record streak on strong global cues April 30, 2024 Asian stocks tracked Wall Street's gains, while Japan's yen held firm after suspected intervention spurred sharp gains. Oil prices dipped amidst Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks, and China's factory activity expanded for the second month. Investor attention was on the upcoming Fed policy decision and earnings reports from Amazon.com and Coca-Cola.
Amazon to be hit with legal action by GMB over ‘US-style union-busting tactics’ April 29, 2024 GMB Union has filed legal proceedings against retail giant Amazon over allegations that it has pressured workers to give up their trade membership