May 2024

Jamie Dimon, arguably the single most significant figure in global finance, gave his clearest indication yet that he is thinking about stepping down from JP Morgan. Dimon has previously brushed …

B&Q owner Kingfisher has held its guidance for the year, as the firm posted improving sales in its UK and Ireland market despite a decline in ‘big-ticket’ sales. The home …

Advanced Energy Industries has upped the stakes in its bid for the electronic component supplier XP Power after three prior offers were shunned. The Nasdaq-listed firm’s latest offer values Singapore-based …

Pharmaceuticals giant Astrazeneca has said it wants to hit $80bn (£62.9bn) in total revenue by 2030 through launching new medicines and investing in technology. The largest London-listed firm by market …

Pennon Group, the company that owns South West Water, has pushed through a dividend hike despite falling to a loss in the year to 31 March 2024. According to the …

Upper Crust owner SSP Group has reinstated its dividend after it netted £1.5bn in half-year revenue ahead of a busy summer season of sporting events. The firm, which runs restaurants, …

The London-listed real estate investment trust Assura and the Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited (USS) have agreed to invest £250m in a 20:80 joint venture to support investment in essential NHS …

What does betrayal look like? It’s easy to identify in love, and pretty simple at work, too. One side committed – the other sniffing around elsewhere. It’s harder to judge …

A disappointing Christmas display led to the downfall of Boston’s Conservative council. It’s just one example of how independent candidates across the country are giving the big parties a run …

British jobseekers should fill vacancies previously staffed by overseas workers, the work and pensions secretary is to say. Mel Stride is set to outline plans to get British people to …