Why Argentine president Javier Milei’s Davos speech was such a tonic January 19, 2024 Javier Milei delivered a ringing defence of capitalism in his Davos speech this week
Housing slump continues as Marshalls cost-cutting fails to halt revenue slide January 18, 2024 In a trading update, published today, Marshalls said actions to save around £11m annually, including factory mothballing, shift slashes and business re-shuffling couldn't prevent year-on-year group revenues falling by seven per cent to £671m.
Cynergy Bank chief urges struggling SMEs to ‘de-risk’ current accounts January 18, 2024 The boss of challenger Cynergy Bank has said small firms are letting too much money languish in no-interest current accounts, as it launches a new offering that puts it in more direct competition with Britain’s major lenders. Chief executive Nick Fahy told City A.M. that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly struggling to afford [...]
14 Valentine’s Day ideas in London that don’t suck January 17, 2024 Try these ideas if you're looking for something unusual - and not cliched - to do in London this Valentine's Day
London house prices crater as UK reports biggest drop since 2011– but experts are doubtful of data January 17, 2024 The capital saw the biggest drop in the UK, but still had the most expensive homes at £505,000, almost double the UK average of £285,000. This is £6,000 down on the average from 2022.
FTSE 100 today: London markets could wrestle with recovery as global risk mood sours January 17, 2024 Amid global market volatility, Asian markets respond to a Wall Street downturn, while Nikkei reaching a 34-year high; oil prices decline due to a dollar surge and Red Sea geopolitical concerns. The greenback hits a one-month peak. China's economy outperforms expectations, while investors await crucial data on UK inflation and U.S. retail sales.
China’s 2023 odyssey: economy grows by 5.2 per cent, population declines by two million January 17, 2024 China's economy grew by 5.2% in 2023, but a 2 million population decline highlighted challenges from a slowing property market and demographic pressures.
Britain has little money left – and it needs politicians who are honest about that January 16, 2024 It may not be an easy vote winner, but Britain needs politicians who are honest about our fiscal reality, writes Adam Hawksbee.
A success or not, Scotland’s tax hikes showcase the benefits of devolution January 16, 2024 Tax devolution allows for invaluable experimentation and dynamism that Britain's economy desperately needs, writes Tim Sarson.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today January 16, 2024 Asian stocks decline, the greenback strengthens, and oil prices surge amidst rising Middle East tensions. Focus sharpens on the UK labor market data.