The lawyer of former Libor trader Tom Hayes has written to the Court of Appeal over allegations that one of the judges for his Appeal case had a potential conflict …
April 2024
Tottenham Hotspur for sale: Club confirm talks with would-be investors
Tottenham Hotspur say they are “in discussions with prospective investors” over a sale of some of the club in a move that could value it at more than £2bn. Spurs …
Virgin Atlantic forecasts first post-pandemic profit in 2024
Virgin Atlantic anticipates a return to profit for the first time since the pandemic this year amid booming demand for leisure travel. The carrier, which is backed by Richard Branson’s …
Euro inflation falls faster than expected as markets look for clues on interest rate cuts
Inflation across the eurozone fell slightly faster than expected in March but the European Central Bank (ECB) is still likely to wait until June before cutting interest rates. According to …
Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo: Leading politicians say ex-bankers’ rate-rigging appeal should go to Supreme Court
Three senior politicians have called for two ex-bankers jailed for rigging interest rates to have their appeal heard by the Supreme Court. The Court of Appeal last week upheld the …
As Morgan Stanley commits to Canary Wharf is the hub turning a corner?
Morgan Stanley has agreed to stay in Canary Wharf for another 14 years, a welcomed boost for the development following a string of high-profile departures. The US investment bank has …
Sadiq Khan pledges to create 150,000 jobs in AI, fintech and sciences
Sadiq Khan has pledged to create 150,000 new jobs in key growth sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI), financial and climate technology, and life sciences. The mayor of London – who …
Hilton Foods returns to the black as seafood wing recovers and inflation moderates
Meat packer Hilton Foods said the recovery of its seafood wing and a new deal with Walmart in Canada has helped drive growth for the year. In the year to …
AIM-listed Alpha Group plots move to London’s main market as fintech looks to expand
AIM-listed fintech and consultancy firm Alpha Group International has confirmed its intention to move to the premium list of the London Stock Exchange’s main market as its looks to expand. …
Literacy Capital trust completes £20m holding refinancing
The £290m Literacy Capital investment trust has completed a refinancing of one of its largest portfolio companies with new lenders. The portfolio company, which Literacy Capital refused to disclose, is …