Transport for London gets Moody’s upgrade despite funding concerns November 16, 2023 Credit ratings agency Moody's has given TfL's finances a vote of confidence, amid city calls for more funding ahead of the Autumn statement.
Inheritance tax reportedly could be slashed by Sunak and Hunt at Autumn Statement November 16, 2023 Plans to slash inheritance tax at the Autumn Statement are reportedly being drawn up by No10 and the Treasury.
HS2: Reports of whistleblower allegations ‘a disgrace,’ says interim boss November 16, 2023 Reports of whistleblower allegations of a multi-billion pound cover-up of HS2’s soaring costs are “a disgrace,” HS2 interim chief has said.
New Chelsea chief Casper Stylsvig argued for big clubs to have more money and power November 16, 2023 Stylsvig compared big clubs to headliners at a music festival.
GPE: West End landlord upgrades forecasts as workers return to central London November 16, 2023 Great Portland Estates, the London-listed landlord said it had signed 37 new leases and renewals in the six months to 30 September, as workers returned to the office. The West End-focused landlord said market lettings were on average 13.4 per ahead of March 2023’s estimated rental value (ERV) with an annual rent role of £11.2m. [...]
Lord David Cameron starts tenure as foreign secretary with a visit to Ukraine November 16, 2023 Lord Cameron was updated on Ukraine’s slow counter-offensive against Russia and held talks on Kyiv’s aspirations to join Nato.
United Utilities hikes dividends despite lower profit and rise in debt November 16, 2023 United Utilities released its half year report today, highlighting an ambitious five year plan and hiking its dividend despite a fall in profit and rise in debt. Revenue rose 6.8 per cent, but operating profit fell 6.9 per cent due after a 16.6 per cent jump in operating costs. Debt rose from £7.8bn in 2022 [...]
Mars to snap up listed Hotel Chocolat in half a billion pound plus deal November 16, 2023 Hotel Chocolat is to go private under the Mars umbrella
CMC Markets swings to loss amid ‘tough’ market conditions November 16, 2023 CMC Markets swung to a loss this morning and saw dividends per share fall amid a slowdown in trading volumes on its online platforms.
Booking your winter vaccines couldn’t be easier and it could save your life November 16, 2023 Get Vaccinated Get Winter Strong – check if you’re eligible at nhs.uk/wintervaccinations and book your appointment now Like it or not, the warm summer months are long gone and colder weather is upon us. This brings with it the winter virus season, when we see a sharp increase in debilitating and potentially dangerous viruses, especially [...]