Going green? Not without backing from the City, you don’t June 4, 2024 The energy transition requires investment in two things: transition (obviously) and new, greener, cheaper technologies.
UK tech leaders have high hopes for the next government June 4, 2024 As the nation gears up for its next general election, the UK tech sector is voicing its expectations for the incoming administration.
The sooner the better for a Eurostar competitor – but it won’t be smooth sailing June 4, 2024 An end to Eurostar's monopoly on the Channel Tunnel can only be a good thing for passengers, Guy Taylor argues
Panmure Liberum to cut dozens of jobs after landmark City merger June 3, 2024 Newly-formed investment bank Panmure Liberum is planning to cut more than two dozen jobs after a merger between two of the City's leading brokers earlier this year.
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group hires former HS2 and HMRC boss June 3, 2024 Mike Ashley's retail empire Frasers Group has joined the former chair of HS2 and CEO of HMRC to its board.
WH Ireland to sell capital markets arm to investment bank Zeus June 3, 2024 Financial adviser WH Ireland has struck a deal to sell its capital markets division to London-based investment bank Zeus Capital for up to £5m amid increasing consolidation among British stockbrokers.
City Companies Celebrate National Volunteers Week June 3, 2024 To celebrate National Volunteers Week taking place from 3-9th June, The Lord Mayor’s Appeal asked City Giving Day participants to share their inspiring volunteering stories. Sally Yiallouros, UK Corporate Responsibility Lead at EY “Volunteering is one of the ways we live by our EY purpose of building a better working world, and my role as [...]
Net zero is the economic opportunity of the 21st century June 3, 2024 Investing in the green transition, in the companies based in the Square Mile, is good for the climate fight and for our own economic development, says Chris Hayward Of the City’s many strengths, few have such global significance as our expertise in sustainable finance. Tomorrow, that talent and expertise will be on show at the [...]
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher on growing rate cut bets June 3, 2024 Asian stocks climb on rate cut hopes, oil prices dip despite OPEC+ extension. Eyes on ECB, BOC policy decision and US non-farm payroll data.
Eurostar won’t have a rival for at least four years – and Brexit is to blame June 2, 2024 Eurostar will keep its monopoly on the Channel Tunnel for at least the next four years due to Brexit-related red tape.