Paragon Bank: Shares jump 10 per cent as specialist buy-to-let lender announces new buyback December 6, 2023 Nigel Terrington, chief executive of financial lender Paragon Bank, announced a further £50m share buyback for 2024 financial year.
Thames Water chiefs: We can’t turn around this company in one go December 5, 2023 Thames Water bosses have warned that turning around the embattled utility firm will “take time” and it would be impossible “to do everything that our customers and stakeholders wish to see at a pace and for a price that everyone would like.” The company issued this statement alongside its half-year results, which showed a 54 per [...]
Rupert Soames picked as next Confederation of British Industry chief December 5, 2023 The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has named Rupert Soames as its next president.
Marston’s: Revenues up as firm looks to get borrowing below £1bn by disposing non-core assets December 5, 2023 Pub chain Marstons said revenues grew during the preliminary year, but operating profits lay flat, as it dealt with the hangover of high inflation.
Saudi-owned Champions League, obesity crisis and EU wealth tax: Danish bank’s ‘outrageous’ 2024 predictions December 5, 2023 Saxo Bank has published the latest in an annual series of "outrageous predictions" for next year, including a global Champions League owned by Saudi Arabia, a health crisis triggered by obesity drugs and a two per cent EU wealth tax.
Labour has no plans to change pensions triple lock, Kendall says December 5, 2023 Labour has “no plans” to change the pensions triple lock, shadow work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall has said.
Brits to cough up an £100 extra on festive treats this Christmas December 5, 2023 Cash-conscious Brits are loosening their purse strings in the run-up to Christmas as they prepare to spend an extra £100 on festive food and activities.
The Notebook: Susannah Streeter on how Charlie Munger shaped Berkshire Hathaway December 5, 2023 Susannah Streeter, head of markets at Hargreaves Lansdown, on Charlie Munger's legacy, the gender investment gap and Apple Watch validation.
Major airlines could lose lucrative airport slots under post-Brexit shakeup December 4, 2023 Major airlines' monopoly over lucrative airport landing slots could be at risk as the government looks to ditch long-standing EU rules in this area.
Today at COP28: President hits back on big bank day December 4, 2023 Our round-up of the key moments from COP28 as the event heads into its first full week