Five common sense things for the ‘common sense’ minister November 14, 2023 As Esther McVey assumes the role of 'minister for common sense', we look at five pressing issues for her in-tray.
Home working ‘slowing down’ all UK infrastructure projects, watchdog warns November 14, 2023 Working from home is "slowing down all infrastructure projects" in the UK, a key industry figure warned today.
Sunak hails ‘united team’ as new cabinet meets for first time November 14, 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has hailed his “strong and united team” as his new-look cabinet featuring Lord David Cameron met for the first time this morning after a dramatic reshuffle.
Insolvencies jump 18 per cent in October as high rates squeeze firms November 14, 2023 The number of firms going bust in England and Wales has jumped yet again as the higher-for-longer interest rate environment continues to put pressure on businesses and consumers.
FTSE 100 close: Midcap index storms up nearly 3.5 per cent and pound surges after US inflation data November 14, 2023 London's FTSE 100 was flat in early trading on Tuesday as investors mulled fresh jobs data showing higher-than-expected wage growth.
As wage growth passes its peak experts are divided on the Bank of England’s next move November 14, 2023 The question is what will happen with wage growth over the coming months. Predictably, economists are divided.
Landsec pins hopes on market improvement next year as City office values decline November 14, 2023 Landsec has said it expects investment activity in the property sector to pick up next year, although transaction volumes currently remain "thin."
Wage growth beats expectations as inflation beds into UK economy November 14, 2023 In its most recent Monetary Policy Report, the Bank of England suggested that unemployment will have to go higher than it previously thought in order to bring down wage growth.
Moving markets: What’s shaping the FTSE 100 today November 14, 2023 Chinese bank loan data and UK jobs numbers will shape much of the FTSE 100 and markets action this morning
Yet another housing minister? It’ll alienate young professionals November 14, 2023 The political churn of ministers is doing nothing to solve the housing crisis, and it's the young who are suffering, writes Henry Hill.