Some big changes to the tax system no one is telling you about… March 19, 2024 The Budget did little to move the polls, but it included some fundamental philosophical changes to the way we pay tax. Expect unintended consequences, says Tim Sarson Budgets are fleeting spectacles. Like a passing squall they arrive with a few gusts of media speculation, dominate the news for a week at most, then blow themselves [...]
Soho House executive chairman : The costs of being a public company currently outweigh the benefits March 18, 2024 The executive chairman of Soho House has revealed the difficulty he has faced as the leader of a public company amid criticism from a short-selling group that suggested the exclusive members club should return to the private market.
Nationwide’s Virgin Money bid heralds new era for mutuals’ challenge to big banks March 18, 2024 Nationwide, the world's largest building society, is gearing up for the UK's biggest banking tie-up since the financial crisis as it looks to finalise a £2.9bn takeover deal for high street rival Virgin Money in the coming weeks.
Marshalls bearish as timeline for housebuilding recovery malaise extends March 18, 2024 The company's newly-minted chief executive is expecting a slower return to recovery than predicted
House prices reach highest level in 10 months in March March 18, 2024 Green shoots continue to emerge in the property market as March welcomes the highest rise in house prices in 10 months.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today March 18, 2024 Asian shares climb on strong Chinese data, while oil prices surge amid geopolitical tensions. Vladimir Putin wins 88 per cent of votes in an election devoid of opposition candidates. Major central banks take centre stage this week with pivotal decisions ahead.
China’s economic activity starts strong in 2024, though property market remains a challenge March 18, 2024 China's industrial output and retail sales surpassed expectations in early 2024, offering policymakers a needed lift amid a lingering property market downturn.
Barbie, blockchain and the future of film financing March 17, 2024 n 2023, Box Office’s in the UK and Ireland broke the £1bn barrier for the first time since the pandemic and market research agency Mintel predicts the UK cinema market size is expected to grow 42 per cent to reach £2bn in 2027.
How Westminster planning restrictions will choke off London’s super-prime property boom March 16, 2024 Changes to planning laws made by Westminster Council could see the current boom in super-prime developments shut off and bring a scarcity value to expensive central pads in the next few years. The local authority’s new restrictions, which were adopted in 2021 as part of the borough’s 2019-2040 ‘City Plan’, mean that no new residences [...]
Bensons for Beds still in the red as fewer customers visit stores March 15, 2024 Bensons for Beds cut its losses as sales passed £250m during its latest financial year, new detailed accounts have revealed.