House price growth accelerates ahead of potential interest rate cut August 1, 2024 UK house price growth has accelerated in the past month as buyer confidence picked up and mortgage rates fell ahead of a potential interest rate cut by the Bank of England. UK house prices rose by 0.3 per cent month on month in July, Nationwide reported in their monthly house price index. The annual growth [...]
UK restores housebuilding targets and sets out green belt review in planning push July 30, 2024 Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves’ Labour government has unveiled a series of reforms to the planning system, including a review of the green belt, to help address “the most acute housing crisis in living memory.” Under new policies confirmed today, local authorities will again be given mandatory housing targets to help “pave the way” to [...]
Irene Forte on success, sustainable skincare and scaling up July 23, 2024 Ambition A.M. meets Irene Forte, daughter of English hotelier Sir Rocco Forte and founder of Irene Forte Skincare to hear how she found her own recipe for entrepreneurial success. It is not hard to understand how growing up in the shadow of a successful parent can be overwhelming.That’s why Irene Forte, daughter of English hotelier [...]
Premier League games in America? No, says top flight club owner July 22, 2024 The Premier League previously considered the controversial “39th game” plan, which would have seen an extra round of matches added to the season and played in different locations around the world.
‘Critical growth hub’: Hedge funds drive demand for office space in London July 19, 2024 Over $13.1 trillion (£10.4 trillion) in assets are managed in London, and the capital has remained the world's second-largest centre for hedge funds and private equity firms globally after New York.
Reeves under pressure to shift the dial on pension investment July 10, 2024 Rachel Reeves and Labour will be tasked with driving through the so-called Mansion House compact and unlocking pension cash.
Digital hotel platform Numa snaps up UK-based aparthotel chain Native Places July 9, 2024 The acquisition will add over 800 units to Numa’s property portfolio.
Knights Group’s growth continues as it breaks key profit barrier July 8, 2024 Legal and professional services firm Knights Group provided another boost to investors on Monday, reporting double-digit profit growth and revenue in line with ambitious expectations.
Timpson boss and Covid adviser Patrick Vallance join Keir Starmer’s government July 6, 2024 Keir Starmer has named Timpson boss James Timpson and former chief scientific adviser to the government Patrick Vallance as junior ministers after Labour's historic election victory.
Arise Sir Oliver: Dowden given knighthood and Grayling to the Lords July 4, 2024 Oliver Dowden is amongst a host of politicos receiving honours just hours before the election