UK electricity bills to stay at double historic average despite expected easing January 9, 2024 Nearly 1 in four Brits will be cutting back on food, clothing or leisure activities to pay for electricity bills
Pubs enjoy bumper December despite rail disruption January 9, 2024 Brits heading out to Christmas parties helped drive spending in bars and pubs higher by 7.9 per cent in December despite rail strikes.
Vistry and Crest shares rise as investors pin hopes on cooling rates and housing recovery January 8, 2024 Experts at the high street bank Barclays were reviewing price targets and ratings for a number of property groups.
London restaurant openings near pre-pandemic levels as wealthy eaters splash out January 8, 2024 The number of new restaurants opening in London has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, despite ongoing pressure placed on the industry.
European inflation up after months of decline casting doubt on ECB interest rate cuts January 5, 2024 Inflation plaguing Europe increased to 2.9 per cent in December, after seven straight monthly declines, figures show. The rise in price levels cast doubt on predictions for swift interest rate cuts from the European Central Bank (ECB). The figure released on Friday was up from the 2.4 per cent annual inflation recorded in November – [...]
Investing in distressed assets is only getting more complex, so is it worth the trouble? January 5, 2024 Recent geopolitical instability has added even more complexity to the world of distressed asset investment, writes Simon James.
The stocks to watch in London in 2024: Defence, housebuilders and clean energy January 4, 2024 Several firms roared ahead of the market in 2023 - but which could be the stocks to watch in London this year?
Card spending jumps in 2023 as Brits splash out on travel and booze December 29, 2023 Debit and credit card spending jumped this year despite inflation and higher household bills, as Brits forked out on holidays and booze.
Inflation to fall fast in 2024 helping UK economy to ‘turn a page’, PwC predicts December 28, 2023 Barret Kupelian, chief economist at PwC said 2024 will be "the year the UK turns a page" thanks to falling inflation.
FTSE 100: London climbs to three-month high after Christmas break December 28, 2023 London’s top index moved 0.36 per cent , or 27.44 points higher, to finish at 7,724.95.