Now is not the time for opportunistic personal tax cuts February 25, 2024 The government may think Slashing Income Tax or National Insurance will win votes, but boosting growth and restoring the UK's reputation as a stable place to invest should be the priority, says John Dickie
Champion McDonald hoping for good Karma February 23, 2024 ALL EYES will be on James McDonald on Sunday as he bids to guide Romantic Warrior to a sixth Group One success in the Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (8.05am), and the Kiwi rider looks a have a strong book of rides throughout the action at Sha Tin. McDonald, who rode for a five-week stint [...]
FTSE 100 close: London joins Nvidia fuelled rally following strong PMI February 22, 2024 FTSE 250, which is more aligned with the UK's domestic market, was in the green around 0.27 per cent up, with Indivior's shares at +18 per cent.
Lloyds could face £3.5bn hit from FCA motor finance probe, analysts warn February 22, 2024 A wide-ranging review of historic motor finance commission arrangements has rocked the UK’s banking sector.
Beazley plans additional shareholder returns, pushing up share price 8.8 per cent February 22, 2024 In a stock exchange notice, the blue-chip insurer said its undiscounted combined ratio, a measure of profitability used by insurers, had surpassed its forecasts in 2023.
Ethena stablecoin launch excites the market February 22, 2024 Not since Luna's UST stablecoin, that famously collapsed at the end of the last bull cycle, have yields in DeFi been that high.
Reinsurer Conduit Re sees underwriting business surge as clean balance sheet offers ‘tremendous freedom’ February 21, 2024 Pure-play insurance firm Conduit Re has reported a surge in business underwritten for 2023 and said its strong balance sheet offers "tremendous freedom".
HSBC unveils record annual profits and fresh buyback but hurt by $3bn writedown on China bank holding February 21, 2024 HSBC has posted record annual profits on the back of higher interest rates and announced a new $2bn share buyback, while its earnings in the final quarter of 2023 were hit by $3bn in charges from its stake in a Chinese bank.
Best hot hatchbacks to buy in 2024 February 20, 2024 Tim Pitt rounds up the greatest hot hatchbacks sold new in 2024, including the Mercedes-AMG A45 S and Honda Civic Type R.
Fiat warns government must reinstate electric car grants amid sales slowdown February 20, 2024 The government must reinstate its electric car grant to meet looming electric vehicle (EV) sales targets at the end of the decade, Fiat has warned.