Shell focused on ‘delivering more value’ as speculation around US listing swirls May 2, 2024 FTSE 100 giant Shell has today reported a 15 per cent jump in earnings before interest, tax, deprecation and amortisation (EBITDA) for the first quarter.
City lawyer urges the government to ‘take back control’ of the FCA May 2, 2024 A City lawyer launched an extraordinary call for the government to “take back control” of the regulator yesterday after Jeremy Hunt rounded on the FCA over its plans to name firms under investigation. The Chancellor told the FT he hoped the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) would “re-look” at its decision to make public the subjects of its [...]
The making of a mayor: What powers do they actually have? May 2, 2024 In England and across the world, mayors have wildly disparate powers. So how do they stack up? Lucy Kenningham explains
Gen z aren’t lazy – they just know that work doesn’t pay May 2, 2024 Generation z are shunning the corporate ladder because they recognise we live in an asset-driven economy that penalises work
Race for City Hall: Polls narrow on final day as Sadiq Khan’s lead over Susan Hall shrinks to just 10 points May 1, 2024 The Labour candidate for London mayor - who is campaigning for a record third term at City Hall - came in on 42 per cent, just 10 points ahead of his Conservative rival Susan Hall.
Judge the Mayoral candidates on their transport policies May 1, 2024 Take it from a company that drives on London’s roads every day – lack of EV charging infrastructure and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods are standing in the way of cleaner transport, says Addison Lee CEO Liam Griffin Operating in the capital for 50 years, we’ve seen many a Mayor come and go. Each of them has [...]
Tortilla Mexican Grill cancels bonuses for top bosses after profits target missed May 1, 2024 The top bosses at Tortilla Mexican Grill were not paid their bonuses for the company's latest financial year after a ket target was missed.
Good news for London’s property market as US investment rebounds May 1, 2024 Significant deals have included MCR Hotels' £275mn purchase of the BT Tower in central London and Elliott Management and Oval Real Estate's £300mn acquisition in the West End.
Why employers can benefit by taking maternal mental health more seriously May 1, 2024 This week marks the start of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, and businesses are being encouraged to play a greater part in ensuring employees get support.
Post Office appoints former Camelot boss as interim chair May 1, 2024 The former boss of former National Lottery operator Camelot has been appointed as the Post Office's interim chairman, following the bitter departure of his predecessor, Henry Staunton.