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April 2024
It’s time to revisit Bank of England independence
Independence should not mean the Bank of England is shielded from government scrutiny and accountability to the public, says Damian Pudner Last week, a striking disclosure by former prime minister …
Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations, shares soar on robust Azure growth
Microsoft outpaced expectations for its third-quarter revenue and profit, unveiled on Thursday. This success was largely fueled by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across its cloud services, propelling its …
‘Asleep at the wheel’: James Cleverly slams Khan’s mayoral record
James Cleverly has slammed Sadiq Khan on his record as London Mayor, accusing him of being “asleep at the wheel” and “10m people being failed”. The home secretary spoke at …
LIV Golf Adelaide a point of difference for Saudi Arabia league
When the LIV Golf roster tee off for the first event in the league since the Masters at Augusta earlier this month it is likely to feel like another marquee …
Meet the Luton-raised Italian running fan taking the top job at PwC in the UK
Three-decade company veteran Marco Amitrano has been elected to succeed Kevin Ellis as head of PwC’s operations in the UK – one of the most prestigious jobs in British professional …
High commodity prices could keep inflation elevated, World Bank warns
Sustained high levels of energy and commodity prices could drive global inflation upwards, the World Bank has warned. In a report issued today, the US-based institution said the decline in …
Law firm mulls legal claim against Home REIT sister fund
A law firm is considering bringing a legal claim against a Home REIT sister fund, which has collapsed in value and is being investigated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), City …
British Patient Capital invests over £40m to boost UK cyber security firms
British Patient Capital, the venture capital subsidiary of UK government-owned British Business Bank, has announced it is pouring $50.8m (£40.6m) into venture capital firm Evolution Equity Partners. Sheffield-based British Partner Capital …
Bottoms up: Central London set for a new rooftop bar as Maven Leisure raises £2m
London might be getting a new rooftop bar: Maven Leisure has announced plans to raise £2m to fund the opening of two drinking spots in central London. One is slated …