‘A tumultuous time’: The ups and downs of Bird’s time at the top of Abrdn May 24, 2024 While Abdrn chairman Douglas Flint praised the outgoing chief this morning for having spearheaded a fundamental reshaping of the company, analysts suggest his legacy is, at best, mixed.
Elizabeth Line turns two: The highs, the lows and the future for London’s favourite route May 24, 2024 The Elizabeth Line turns two years old today and it has been a rare success story in Britain's infrastructure scene.
Abrdn launches succession plan as chief executive Stephen Bird steps down May 24, 2024 Asset manager Abrdn is on the hunt for a new leader after it announced today that Stephen Bird will be stepping down as chief executive.
NAO: Crown Court so backlogged that targets are no longer achievable May 24, 2024 The Crown Court backlog is now at its highest on record resulting in the National Audit Office making clear that the Government's targets to cut are no longer achievable
Why Sunak and Starmer will put the economy at the heart of the election May 24, 2024 In his statement announcing the election, Rishi Sunak said "I came to office above all to restore economic stability."
Call that a pint? Over two-thirds of beer served in pubs is short measured May 24, 2024 More than two-thirds of beer and wine served in UK pubs and bars is short measured, a survey by Trading Standards suggests.
Coventry Building Society and Co-op Bank £780m tie-up confirmed May 24, 2024 The combined group will be led by David Thorburn as Chairman and Steve Hughes as Chief Executive Officer.
Retail sales plunge in ‘dull and wet’ April in fresh sign of fading optimism May 24, 2024 According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), retail sales fell 2.3 per cent in April, a much worse fall than predicted by economists.
What does cooling inflation mean for house prices and mortgage rates? May 24, 2024 Inflation cooled to the lowest level in nearly three years in April, but what exactly does it mean for Britain’s housing market?
Happy birthday to the Elizabeth line May 24, 2024 The economic value the Elizabeth Line has brought to London cannot be underestimated, but we can’t stop there. Two years on, it’s time to think about how we can build on its success, says Tristram Gethin Today the Elizabeth line celebrates its second anniversary. Speak to Londoners about the impact it’s had, and you’ll be [...]