Consumers shopping for insurance deals help Moneysupermarket to record revenue February 19, 2024 "The combination of high levels of premium price inflation and the cost-of-living squeeze resulted in high levels of search traffic with consumers seeking a better deal," the company said.
House sales surge as green shoots emerge in property market February 19, 2024 House sales in the first six weeks of 2024 are 16 per cent higher than over the same period last year, and three per cent higher than in 2019.
Political squabbling about the ‘R’ word does nothing for struggling Brits February 19, 2024 As politicians shadowbox on the economy, the real impacts of the recession are not being engaged with, writes Eliot Wilson.
Tech’s boom or bust cycle will only whip up trust issues February 18, 2024 High levels of volatility are giving tech investors the ick, says Mike Maynard
What can the Premier League learn from NFL and the Super Bowl? February 17, 2024 Richard Davies, Partner at Charles Russell Speechlys, on the lessons the Premier League can learn from the Super Bowl. Few events rival the commercial juggernaut that is the Super Bowl. Year after year, this American spectacle captivates audiences worldwide, boasting unparalleled viewership and revenue. While the Premier League stands as a commercial powerhouse in its [...]
Lloyds set for uptick in annual profits as investors look for clues on motor finance probe February 17, 2024 Lloyds Banking Group is set to report an uptick in annual profits next week on the back of higher interest rates, with its cost control, impairments and exposure to an FCA motor finance probe in focus.
‘Swiftonomics’: How Taylor Swift’s UK Eras tour could boost the UK economy February 17, 2024 "There is already strong anecdotal evidence suggesting there will be a strong increase in hotel and restaurant inflation while Taylor Swift is performing".
FTSE 100 close: London powers into the green after retail rebound, Natwest shares soar February 16, 2024 "Market sentiment is being buoyed by better-than-expected retail sales," Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown.
Inflation still the number one concern for London Businesses, LCCI finds, but confidence improves February 16, 2024 Inflation is still the number one concern for London firms found the London Chamber of Commerce andIndustry (LCCI). In its CAPITAL 500 London Quarterly Economic Survey, published on January 24 th, found that 66 per centof companies said they were more concerned about inflation in Q4 of 2023 than previous quarters,while four in 10 (41 [...]
Recession or rebound: Where is the UK economy after blockbuster week of data? February 16, 2024 The UK is in recession, but there are also signs of a rebound. Inflation lower was than expected but wage pressures remain strong. What does it all mean?