Why this week’s wind power auction could be a make-or-break moment in the UK’s net zero journey March 27, 2024 The success of Auction Round Six is vital to the UK's net zero ambitions
Is the green fundraising boom over for investment trusts? March 26, 2024 While investment trusts as a whole have not performed well in recent months, those that focus on the environment had a particularly dire time in 2023. All trusts categorised as environmental by the Association of Investment Companies currently sit on steep discounts, with the average being 13.2 per cent, while they are down by an [...]
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for muted start amid thin data calendar in holiday week March 26, 2024 Asian stocks soared, with South Korea leading the charge, while both gold and oil prices remained largely steady, and Bitcoin hovered around $70,000. Now, all eyes are on the US PCE inflation data for crucial insights into economic trends.
‘Rip off’: Brits spent eight times their salary buying a home – and in London it’s much worse March 25, 2024 Brits in full time work spent over eight times their annual earnings buying a home last year, and London dwellers are being hit the hardest.
‘Stars are aligning’ for UK economy after inflation data and Bank of England rate decision March 22, 2024 "We think the stars are aligning for stronger consumer spending growth this year," Rob Wood, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics said.
UK consumer confidence stalls in March but attitudes towards personal finance on the up March 22, 2024 UK consumer confidence stalled in March, but people's attitudes towards their own personal finances improved.
Is National Grid about to pylon investors with green energy spending plan? March 20, 2024 The National Grid's dividend hasn't been cut in 25 years
Inflation drops faster than expected ahead of Bank of England’s interest rate decision March 20, 2024 The figures come just a day before the Bank of England announces its latest decision on interest rates.
Wickes plots expansion in home solar energy market after slight profit boost in 2023 March 19, 2024 Pretax profit in 2023 was slightly higher than 2022, rising to £41.1m from £40.3m.
Cider maker Thatchers toasts success despite ‘unprecedented economic challenges’ March 19, 2024 Sales at historic cider maker Thatchers increased despite the company facing "unprecedented economic challenges" during its latest financial year.