Mortgage lending to keep falling next year after steep drop in 2023 December 11, 2023 Mortgage lending is expected to keep falling next year after dropping by more than a quarter in 2023, according to banking trade body UK Finance, as borrowers are squeezed by high interest rates and household finances.
Investors hope for news to boost under-pressure Currys shares December 10, 2023 It has been a bad year to be a Currys investor and shareholders will be hoping for chief executive Alex Baldock to pull something out of the hat on Thursday that they can cheer for. The electronics retailer will update the markets on how it performed in the first half of a year where revenue is expected [...]
Today at COP28: And breathe December 7, 2023 It’s the one and only day of rest at COP28 in Dubai today. A lot of the ‘big business’ aspects of the climate change transition have had their day on the schedule, with energy and industry, finance and trade being covered on the first three days of the summit. Ahead, there will be round-tables, conferences [...]
FCA: Banks could be forced to enshrine cash access as branch cuts press on December 7, 2023 Banks and building societies will be forced to ensure customers have access to cash amid fears that the shift to digital payments is shutting out swathes of the population, under new rules tabled by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today.
Games Workshop: Warhammer maker continuing to trade strongly following Amazon deal December 7, 2023 Games Workshop, the maker of Warhammer, has said it is continuing to trade in line with company expectations.
Ed Warner on rugby and the “friendless” Commonwealth Games December 7, 2023 Our columnist tackles rugby's legal battle over brain injury.
London’s priciest mansions struggle to sell as luxury property market faces change December 7, 2023 Economic headwinds are taking a toll on the two priciest mansions in London, reports suggest, as the luxury property market continues to adapt. The two properties – Rutland Gate and The Holme – are on the market with a combined listing of £475m. A person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that founder of real [...]
Rail strikes continue TODAY: Here’s all you need to know December 6, 2023 Train drivers from the ASLEF union are set to continue this weeks' string of walkouts on Tuesday, halting services at a host of operators.
Various Eateries to capitalise on ‘reduced competition’ in casual dining market December 6, 2023 The business behind restaurants Coppa Club and Noci, Various Eateries, is looking to ramp up the rollout of both sites as it looks to capitalise on "reduced competition" in the casual dining market.
US private equity bowls over another London-listed operation December 6, 2023 Bowling operator Ten Entertainment Group is set to become the latest London-listed firm to fall into the hands of American private equity