According to analysts, UK small-cap stocks could bounce back from years of lacklustre performance in the coming months as a combination of earnings growth and interest rate cuts boosts this …
April 2024
Rachel Reeves tells the City she wants to close gender pay gap if she becomes first female chancellor
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said she wants to close the gender pay gap “once and for all” if she becomes the UK’s first female Chancellor after the next general …
Crypto ‘Wild West’: City regulator accused of pushing firms abroad
The City watchdog has been accused of pushing British crypto firms abroad with its approach to regulation. Lars Mucklejohn takes a closer look at where the UK’s digital assets industry …
Bank of England’s hawks and doves have plenty to ponder after hot wage growth
Its anybody’s guess what the Bank of England will make of the latest labour market figures, published this morning. These figures have taken on increased prominence for markets and economists …
I Am Maximus records best rating by a Grand National winner this century
I AM MAXIMUS produced the best performance this century by a Grand National winner when taking the Aintree showpiece last Saturday, eclipsing the 165 which Tiger Roll recorded when winning …
British horse racing crowds up in 2024 despite heavier toll of weather
British horse racing chiefs are toasting a much-needed boost to attendances during the first quarter of the year despite bad weather hitting more fixtures. Average crowds were up 4.6 per …
Onesavings Bank chief’s pay slashed by 40 per cent after slump in profit
The chief executive of Onesavings Bank (OSB) has seen his remuneration for last year slashed by 40 per cent after the lender posted a slump in annual profit. The FTSE …
Bargain-loving Brits help drive profit at B&M with 45 new stores in the pipeline
Value retailer B&M Bargains is expecting profits to come in at the top range of guidance, as demand for bargain goods continues to surge amid the cost of living crisis. …
Record sales for Beefeater gin and Chivas Regal whisky owner
Profits at the company behind the likes of Beefeater gin and Chivas Regal whisky surged by almost £100m during its latest financial year as its sales passed the £1.3bn mark. …
International Paper wins DS Smith bidding war over Mondi
International Paper Company has reached an agreement with UK rival DS Smith to acquire it for £5.8bn, beating out its competitor Mondi in the bidding war. Under the terms of …