China has set its sights on achieving an economic growth target of approximately 5% for the current year, a goal that some economists consider ambitious. The aim comes amid various …
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March 2024
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FTSE 100 today: London markets braces for cautious opening as U.S. and Asian markets slip
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Moving markets today: Hong Kong, China stocks drop; China targets 5% growth, bitcoin passes $68,000; Fed’s Powell’s testimony in focus The S&P 500 closed slightly lower after a volatile day, …
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Letter to the editor: Digital skills are vital for growth
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[RE: Spring Budget 2024: Six things to look out for, 1 March] While the steps taken in the Autumn Statement, like permanent full expensing, were beneficial, they barely scratched the …
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London is crying out for more homes –here’s how the next mayor can build them
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It will take a young couple on a normal income 30 years to save a deposit to buy the average property in London, but there is a way to change …
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The Notebook: Financial musings from a walk through Woking
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This week, Rachel Winter, Killik & Co takes the Notebook pen Looking for investment inspiration in my hometown Investment insights are all around us. Here are some of the things …
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Wine-ing down: London chain Vagabond Wines asked court to appoint administrator
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London-based wine bar chain Vagabond Wines has asked the High Court to appoint an administrator as uncertainty reins over the business’ future. Vagabond Wines was established in 2009 by Stephen …
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New Footasylum CEO named as former boss takes role with The Body Shop owner
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The CEO and executive chairman of Footasylum is to take on a role with Aurelius, the German private equity firm that owns the brand and The Body Shop. Barry Bown …
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That’s bonza! Australian pension fund commits further £8bn to UK in pre-budget boost
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Australia’s biggest pension fund is set to pump another £8bn into the UK in the coming years in a boost to Jeremy Hunt ahead of the budget this week. In …
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Dentons accused of money laundering failures when representing a ‘politically exposed’ client
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The largest law firm in the world, Dentons, is defending itself against allegations from the legal regulator that it breached money laundering regulations in acting for a client. Starting on …
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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem investigated over alleged F1 race tampering attempt
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The president of Formula 1’s governing body the FIA, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, is reportedly under investigation over an alleged attempt to interfere with the 2023 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix. A …