The Insolvency Service has filed a director disqualification claim against the founder of Greensill Capital, Lex Greensill. The claim was filed today by the Secretary of State for Business and …
March 2024
Fact-checking Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget: Who are the real winners and losers?
The dust has settled on a pre-election Spring Budget which did not deliver any major surprises. Jeremy Hunt cut National Insurance by 2p, handing back £10m to taxpayers in a …
Five questions with Elaine Bedell, chief executive of Southbank Centre
Throughout the week, Ambition A.M. will pass the pen (or keyboard) to those eager to share the unfiltered stories fuelling Britain’s entrepreneurial spirit. This week, we place the latest spotlight …
Horner accuser ‘suspended’ by Red Bull after F1 boss investigation
The employee who initiated an investigation into Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner over alleged “inappropriate behaviour” has reportedly been suspended from their role. The accuser has been suspended on …
ECB keeps interest rates at record fourth hold as concerns over inflation persist
The European Central Bank (ECB) has left interest rates on hold for the fourth consecutive meeting with policymakers continuing to flag concerns over the persistence of inflation. The decision means …
Jeremy Hunt admits National Insurance won’t be scrapped ‘any time soon’
Jeremy Hunt has admitted scrapping National Insurance (NI) won’t happen “any time soon” despite appearing to hint at in Wednesday’s Spring Budget. The Chancellor yesterday said he wants to “end …
Cameron Smith eyes boost as LIV Golf League makes Hong Kong debut
Hong Kong holds some happy memories for Cameron Smith and the Australian will be hoping for a return to form when the LIV Golf League makes its debut on the …
‘Men stop behaving like children when women are around’ – we speak to women in hospitality this IWD
As International Women’s Day (IWD) approaches, we decided to hand over our pages to some of the amazing women who are blazing a trail in the world of food, drink …
Embattled energy trust crashes after relisting on London Stock Exchange
The embattled Asian Energy Impact trust that relisted on the London Stock Exchange, has seen its stock price crash from $1.05 to just $0.30 upon opening. The trust began trading …
Lloyd’s of London’s underwriting profit nearly doubled in 2023 following ‘outstanding’ year
Lloyd’s of London saw underwriting profit jump last year as rising insurance premiums and a better-than-expected loss environment benefitted the insurance marketplace. In a trading update published today ahead of …