Why UK consumers had to foot a £7bn (and-growing) gas bill for National Grid March 28, 2024 In 2023 alone, balancing the grid cost billpayers £2.85bn, equivalent to every electricity consumer in Britain paying an extra £80 per year.
What’s On In London In April 2024 March 27, 2024 Spring has officially sprung in London, and while the weather is taking a little while to reflect it, Central London Alliance has pulled together a wide variety of exhibitions, shows and experiences to enjoy in the capital. Take in some of the West End’s most anticipated musical runs with a London newcomer like Hadestown, or [...]
Why British American Tobacco is campaigning for higher taxes on vapes March 27, 2024 The Build a Better Tomorrow plan is designed to reduce the health impact of the BAT business by offering customers around the world a choice of less risky products.
Another listed company plans to quit London’s AIM market – this is why March 27, 2024 Drug company C4X Discovery has announced plans to quit the London Stock Exchange's AIM.
Travis Perkins chief who oversaw Wickes demerger to step down after profit slashed March 27, 2024 The chief executive of Travis Perkins is to step down after five years in the role.
Old Mutual profit surges 35 per cent as African insurer grows March 27, 2024 Pan-African financial services group Old Mutual have seen profits surge 35 per cent last year due to “exceptional sales growth”. The London-listed group, which is Africa’s largest insurer by assets, revealed that profits totalled 7.1bn rand (£295m) throughout 2023, Chief exec Iain Williamson said the group’s success was underpinned by “exceptional sales growth”, with gross written premiums climbing 14 [...]
GAM: Asset manager’s losses spiral after Liontrust deal collapse March 27, 2024 Swiss asset manager GAM has reported heavy losses in its annual results, after a tumultous year that saw its potential takeover by Liontrust crash and burn. Investors pulled billions from the embattled asset manager throughout the year, leading to lower revenues from fees for a company that was already in poor shape to begin with. [...]
City set for takeover battle as rivals enter bidding for DS Smith March 27, 2024 A US-listed paper producer has thrown a spanner into the works of Mondi's takeover of DS Smith, with a potential £5bn-plus bid of its own.
London business confidence ‘booming’ as lower inflation fuels hopes of a recovery March 27, 2024 London business confidence soared in March as the UK's ongoing economic recovery lifted spirits in the capital, according to a closely watched survey.
Buy now, fail later? Banks struggle to cash in on Klarna’s success March 27, 2024 Natwest recently confirmed it would axe its buy-now pay-later scheme. Industry experts suggest the move could be a sign of things to come as traditional lenders struggle to gain a foothold in the market.