The four fintech unicorns the UK created in 2024 December 27, 2023 At £14.58bn, total funding remains higher than in both 2019 and 2020, but far below levels seen over the last two years. Funding for UK tech hit a high of £32.48bn in 2021.
Is 2024 the year renewable energy finally reaches maturity? December 25, 2023 It has been a roller-coaster year for renewable energy but analysts hope next year will see further steps forward taken
Shell vs. BP, which will have the better 2024? December 25, 2023 Both oil majors are facing crucial periods of scrutiny as spotlights return to net zero targets
Will oil and gas remain biased to the upside? December 24, 2023 You cannot tell the story of oil and gas in 2023 without talking of a fall.
Wind industry facing turbulence in US and Europe as China emerges as low-cost competitor December 22, 2023 Margins in Europe and the US have been squeezed amid low demand, supply chain disruptions and construction delays, but prices in China have fallen dramatically.
It’s Quiz-mas! How will you score in Deloitte’s big economics quiz of the year? December 20, 2023 The answers and a brief explanation of the factors at work are at the end of this note. Obviously, our readers won't be cheating....
Surprise inflation fall casts doubt on Bank of England’s interest rate path December 20, 2023 According to new figures out this morning, the headline rate of inflation fell to 3.9 per cent, its lowest level in two years.
What are AI experts predicting 2024 will bring? December 20, 2023 According to leading industry mavens, 2024 is slated to be a year defined by the rapid expansion of AI across multiple sectors.
FTSE bosses earn 57 times more than their employees as debate rages over London’s competitiveness December 18, 2023 Bosses of FTSE 350 firms are typically paid 57 times more than their employees, according to new data, as City grandees argue over the best way to attract talent to London.
Renewable infrastructure investment trusts are facing a perfect storm, but what’s next for the sector? December 18, 2023 Green stocks are still out of fashion - but they’re vital to Britain’s net zero ambitions comments City A.M.'s energy editor Rhodri Morgan.