The City of London welcomes Labour – but we need investment and we need more risks July 8, 2024 Economic growth is Starmer's greatest challenge, but the City is ready to tackle it, writes Lord Mayor of London Michael Mainelli.
Start-ups and spin-outs: The secret ingredients to growth July 3, 2024 In the US, start-ups create 3m jobs in their first year and employ 2.6m workers five years later. Britain is lagging way behind when it comes to innovation and entrepreneurship, says Paul Ormerod Going into the election tomorrow, the two main parties agree on a crucial issue. Economic growth is needed to achieve their respective [...]
How the seven Conservative Chancellors since 2010 will be remembered July 2, 2024 City A.M.’s guide to each of the seven Tory chancellors since 2010 and how their policies will be remembered by political history.
Gü sold fewer puddings after supermarkets bring in new rules on high sugar items July 2, 2024 Gü sold fewer puddings after raising its prices as UK supermarkets brought in new rules about where high fat and sugar products could be placed in stores.
Bistrot Pierre cuts jobs and closes restaurants as it tumbles further into the red July 2, 2024 French restaurant chain Bistrot Pierre has more than 100 staff and closed multiple sites as its goal as it battled to return to profitability.
UK high street faces shareholder backlash over low pay July 2, 2024 UK high street shops like Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer and JD Sports are facing a shareholder backlash after failing to commit to pay all their staff and third-party contractors a real living wage. Big financial names backing a campaign against low pay include LGIM, HSBC Asset Management, Aviva, and Scottish Widows. In total, the institutions [...]
Shop price inflation drops to lowest level since October 2021 as retailers slash prices on TVs July 2, 2024 Retailers slashing prices on TVs to capitalise on the Euros helped push shop price inflation to its lowest level since October 2021.
Buzz Bingo hails ‘reset’ as chain posts best results since Covid-19 pandemic July 1, 2024 The company behind Buzz Bingo cut its pre-tax loss as its sales passed the £200m mark during its latest financial year, according to new figures.
What3words: Mercedes-backed tech firm still in the red despite slashing loss in half June 28, 2024 What3words, a tech company backed by ITV, Mercedes and former F1 champion Nico Rosberg, has slashed its loss almost in half thanks to a slowdown in acquisitions among its customers.
Nightcap plans to exit AIM and re-register as private company June 28, 2024 London Cocktail Club owner Nightcap has proposed to cease trading on AIM and re-register as a private company as the late-night bar chain operator says its valuation "does not reflect" its potential.