Election 2024: Is Keir Starmer ready for government? May 22, 2024 If the pledge card Keir Starmer launched last week is anything to go by, the still doesn’t know what it will actually deliver if it gets elected, says Will Cooling Last week Sir Keir Starmer put Labour’s election campaign on a new footing when he launched his pledge card. This attracted groans, as many commentators [...]
Paula Vennells: Former Post Office chief denies she ‘ironed away disturbing complaints’ May 22, 2024 Former chief executive Paula Vennells has denied the Post Office used methods to “iron away” some “very disturbing complaints”.
The Apprentice: Former winner’s company once backed by Lord Sugar at risk of being shut down May 22, 2024 A company set up by a former winner of The Apprentice and previously backed by Lord Alan Sugar is at risk of being forcibly shut down.
Blow for Jeremy Hunt’s tax cut hopes as borrowing beats expectations in April May 22, 2024 Economists closely watch the borrowing figures for any indications of how much fiscal space the Conservatives will have to cut taxes ahead of an election later this year.
Inflation ahead of expectations in blow for June interest rate cut hopes May 22, 2024 At the Bank of England's last meeting earlier this month, policymakers confirmed that they were considering cutting interest rates.
Power of sanctions: Russians are abandoning their beloved London courts May 22, 2024 There has been a dramatic drop over the past year of Russian businesses and individuals using London’s Commercial Court
Ghost Ship producer Adnams reports bigger loss amid question mark over its future May 22, 2024 Adnams has been struggling despite the fact its beers have been taking off around the country.
Regional REIT posts steady earnings amid wider uncertainty May 22, 2024 Property investment trust Regional REIT posted a solid performance in the first quarter of this year, with rent income, collection rates and property value all staying steady despite ongoing uncertainty.
Empiric Student Property ‘poised for growth’ as rent income rises May 22, 2024 Empiric Student Property said it is "poised for growth" over the 2024 academic year as income from rents continues to rise.
British Land: Shift away from shopping centres helps deliver full year growth May 22, 2024 British Land said its strategy of shifting its focus away from assets such as shopping centres is “delivering”, as it posts modest growth in the full year.