London renters need 209,000 new homes as government told it has ‘huge task on hands’ January 22, 2024 Some 209,000 new rental homes will be needed in London by 2031 to help deal with the capital’s shrinking pool of housing.
The world is waking up – again – to the damage higher taxes do to growth January 22, 2024 Tax was on the agenda like never before at last week’s Davos summit. It must mark the moment the UK changes course. There was something in the water at Davos last week. On Wednesday, the World Economic Forum hosted Argentinian President Javier Milei’s ode to free markets and individual liberty, the most staunch defence of [...]
Canary Wharf hits new record as Docklands hub goes seven-days-a-week January 22, 2024 Retailers at Canary Wharf Group reported a record number of visitors last year, as the boss behind the operation hailed it as a “seven day week” operation.
Easyjet and Wizz Air to reveal impact of Israel-Gaza conflict January 21, 2024 Two of Europe's biggest budget carriers will reveal third quarter updates next week. Here's what investors will be watching.
Brokers warn government against guaranteeing one per cent deposit mortgages January 21, 2024 Brokers have warned that the government could push up house prices even further if it guarantees mortgages for first-time buyers with deposits of just one per cent.
Sadiq Khan freezes TfL fares after drumming up extra £123m January 19, 2024 Tube and rail fares will be frozen until March 2025 after Mayor Sadiq Khan drummed up an extra £123m in funding for TfL.
What’s driving Bentley sales? Wealthy buyers paying to have their name spotlit on the ground January 19, 2024 Bentley Motors reported its third best ever year of luxury car sales in 2023, driven by record demand for personalisation.
Sadiq Khan criticised for £512m spending boost ahead of election January 18, 2024 Sadiq Khan has been criticised for a pledging £512m spending boost in his draft City Hall budget for next year ahead of the mayoral elections.
UK nightlife and hospitality ‘teetering on brink’ of collapse as government intervention urged January 17, 2024 The UK’s hospitality and nightlife sector is “teetering on the brink” of collapse, industry voices have warned, after a number of high profile closures have piled pressure on the government to provide more support. Less than a month into the new year, it has been reported that up to 43 hospitality venues across Britain face [...]
Childcare costs mean it makes ‘no financial sense for many mothers to work’: official report January 17, 2024 London’s economy could be being held back by around £5bn a year due to issues with childcare costs and shortages.