Election 2024: UK crises made worse by ‘Conservative choices’, Reeves says May 28, 2024 The UK’s “unique exposure” to economic crises “can only be explained by choices made by Conservative governments”, Labour’s Rachel Reeves has argued.
Hay was just the first: Asset managers under microscope over Israel investments May 28, 2024 Israel's invasion of Gaza has sparked protests against companies sending weapons to the country. Are sustainable asset managers next?
What will this election be about? Security, security, security May 28, 2024 Labour and the Conservatives have already drawn in firm dividing lines over what this election will be about, and it is security that unites both.
UK economy fails to behave itself at start of Rishi Sunak’s re-election bid May 24, 2024 Rishi Sunak has made an improving economy a central part of his election pitch, but in truth these were not the figures he would have wanted to see at the beginning of an election campaign.
Ofgem: Millions of Brits set for lower bills as price cap drops by seven per cent May 24, 2024 Millions of Brits are set to pay lower bills from July after Ofgem announced it would lower its price cap by seven per cent in response to falling wholesale prices.
FTSE 100 today: Footsie to open lower amid political uncertainty and wavering rate cut bets May 24, 2024 Asian stocks fall on speculation of delayed Fed rate cuts; US approves Ethereum ETFs; eyes on UK retail sales, US consumer confidence.
National Grid kicks off multi-billion pound capital raise to help the UK meet green targets May 23, 2024 National Grid has annocuned a bumper fund raise to help meeting its capital spending objectives.
Could the Bank of England still cut rates in June after poor inflation figures? May 22, 2024 Although Rishi Sunak jumped on the airwaves to proclaim inflation was "back to normal", markets seemed less convinced.
Mitchells & Butlers: Shares rise at All Bar One owner as profit hits £164m May 22, 2024 Mitchells & Butlers said half-year profit soared as cost inflation eased, despite an "unavoidable" decline in pubs and restaurants over the last year.
Losses mount for Lebanese restaurant group Comptoir May 21, 2024 The group behind Lebanese restaurants Comptoir Libanais and Yalla Yalla has reported losses of £1.6m, following what bosses describe as a year of “erratic” footfall and soaring costs.