Ministers urged to deploy national security laws over Barclay Telegraph bid November 19, 2023 Ministers have been urged to deploy the UK’s national security laws over the Barclay family’s UAE-backed bid to buy back the Telegraph newspaper.
Fund managers bet on peak rates and buy bonds November 15, 2023 Overweight positions on bonds were at their third highest in two decades as investors bet that interest rates will move lower next year.
UK dividend growth lags as Europe on track for record payouts November 15, 2023 Payouts in the UK saw minor underlying growth in the third quarter, held back by sharp cuts in the mining sector.
City chiefs urge chancellor to tackle ‘downward spiral of investment’ and reform ISAs and pensions November 15, 2023 The group called on the chancellor to tackle the “downward spiral of investment” that had taken hold in the UK.
British Business Investments reports sharp drop in annual profit November 14, 2023 British Business Investments reported a sharp drop in annual profit on Tuesday as it lamented a challenging economic backdrop in the UK. British Business Investments is a subsidiary of the British Business Bank, a government-owned development bank. BBI aims to improve access to alternative finance for smaller businesses in the UK while making a commercial [...]
Jeremy Hunt urged to use autumn statement to boost ‘vital’ TfL funds November 13, 2023 Jeremy Hunt has been urged to use the autumn statement to boost “vital” capital funding for Transport for London (TfL).
Failure to invest could see millions of Brits face financial difficulties, report warns November 6, 2023 Poor understanding and low take-up of long-term investing could find millions of people heading for financial difficulties in later life, new data reveals.
UK paves way for war risk insurance scheme to help UK firms rebuild Ukraine October 31, 2023 Ministers have signed a statement of intent with the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in a bid to remove barriers to firms trading and investing in Ukraine.
Limited edition whisky from The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has dropped October 25, 2023 The Scottish Malt Whisky Society turns 40 – and it has a special commemorative bottle that you will want in your collection.
Brandon Lewis: Former Tory chairman to join firm co-founded by sanctioned Russian billionaires October 25, 2023 Lewis will join the London-based firm, co-founded by billionaires Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven, as an advisor.