Firstgroup: Booming rail and bus demand delivers windfall for shareholders June 11, 2024 Firstgroup dividends sit at 5.5p, a 45 per cent hike on full-year 2023 amid a surge in demand for rail and bus travel.
London-listed software firm Idox cheers revenue rise following £15m acquisition June 11, 2024 Software company Idox plc said recurring revenue grew by 21 per cent to £43.1m in the six months to April.
Wage growth barely moves but unemployment creeps up as Bank of England considers rate cuts June 11, 2024 The figures will be closely scrutinised as policymakers at the Bank of England consider when to cut interest rates.
Labour’s ‘everything bagel’ approach to housing leaves a sour taste June 11, 2024 If Labour isn’t offering a serious overhaul of planning regulations to force through new housing it has no business touting images of beautiful townscapes that are illegal to build, says Henry Hill Last week, Labour launched its big offer on housing. As is now becoming the norm, it was accompanied by lots of pretty pictures. [...]
Navigating the Challenges of the Legacy of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) Hand-backs: Strategies for the Public Sector June 10, 2024 While PFI had its heyday in the past, its legacy continues to present challenges for the public sector today as they navigate the complexities of asset hand-backs and financial obligations. The Private Finance Initiative (PFI) was initially introduced in the UK by the Conservative government in 1992 during John Major’s tenure as Prime Minister. In [...]
Should Hollywood look north after latest southern snub? June 10, 2024 Hollywood bigwigs have been called on to look north to stage their latest box office hits after the UK film industry was dealt another major blow recently as £750m plans for a new film studio in Buckinghamshire were quashed.
75 London Wall: Former City HQ of Deutsche Bank to get roof garden revamp June 10, 2024 A plan to add three storeys and a roof garden to the former London HQ of Deutsche Bank have been given the green light by the council.
City row erupts against proxy advisers over executive pay June 10, 2024 Proxy voting advisers, which recommend how shareholders vote at company meetings, have often blocked votes to hike executive pay
Asda takeover: Meet the British supermarket giant’s new private equity owner June 10, 2024 Meet the new private equity owner of supermarket giant Asda after one half of the billionaire Issa brothers sold it his shares.
Aston Martin workers to get four per cent pay rise June 10, 2024 Aston Martin has announced plans to hike pay by 4 per cent for its workers, while also proposing a series of "employee wellbeing" perks.