Spring Budget 2024: OBR upgrades UK growth forecasts on lower inflation and growing population March 6, 2024 The OBR is markedly more optimistic than the Bank of England and has upgraded next year's prospects are better than expected
Capita shares crater 22 per cent as outsourcing giant swings to £107m loss March 6, 2024 Capita's share price closed 22 per cent lower on Wednesday after the outsourcing giant reported a huge loss and announced that it would be ramping up its cost-cutting programme.
Nichols: Costs take a bite out of Vimto maker’s earnings March 6, 2024 Vimto maker Nichols PLC said it is continuing to trade in line with expectations despite posting a 8.1 per cent decline in EBITDA.
Double-decker bus crashes into an All Bar One in Tottenham Court Road March 5, 2024 A double decker bus has crashed into a pub in central London's New Oxford Street. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 10am.
Most Workplace Leaders Are Missing A Key Piece Of The Puzzle In Driving Employee Engagement: Building Data March 4, 2024 Have you ever needed a room for a large team meeting only to find someone had already reserved it for a quick huddle? How about sitting in a freezing cold office, shivering throughout the day because the air conditioning is blasting in the middle of winter? What about trying to locate one of the few [...]
Matalan turns to AI in ‘retail first’ as it predicts productivity to quadruple March 4, 2024 Matalan launched a Generative AI (GenAI) tool in a "retail first" which it has said will lead to a quadrupling of productivity.
Ministry of Justice set to introduce new law on litigation funding March 4, 2024 The Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Alex Chalk is set to introduce a new law to make it easier for the public to secure financial backing when launching claims against big businesses. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) unveiled its plans on Monday that a new law will be introduced to address the issue of litigation [...]
Post Office: MPs seek report on chief’s alleged £1m pay demands March 3, 2024 MPs have urgently asked to see a Post Office whistleblower report after claims emerged that chief executive Nick Read demanded a £1m pay package.
Fancy a Mayor of London cocktail? Bar chain may name drink after Khan over Friday tube fare trial March 2, 2024 Pubs, bars, restaurants and entertainment venues were breathing a sigh of relief this morning, after the Mayor of London announced a three month trial for off-peak tube and rail tickets on Fridays.
A&O Shearman elects leadership team effective in May once merger completes March 1, 2024 Magic Circle firm Allen & Overy (A&O) has elected its senior partner and managing partner that will take over post-merger of A&O Shearman