The eurozone economy is expected to “turn a corner” in 2024 as faster growth in southern Europe will help offset continued stagnation in Germany, new forecasts from the European Commission …
May 2024
More than half of Invesco funds performance flagged as an ‘area of concern’
Over half of Invesco funds have seen their performance flagged as an “area of concern” in the firm’s annual Assessment of Value report, City A.M. can reveal. 22 of Invesco’s …
Spending watchdog says HMRC in ‘declining spiral’ and needs to rethink ‘unprecedented’ job cuts
Taxpayers spent the equivalent of 800 years on hold when trying to phone HMRC’s customer service in 2022-23, according to a scathing report by the UK spending watchdog that found …
Former Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis targets first Boux Avenue profits
Former Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis is targeting a first ever profit for his lingerie stores chain Boux Avenue despite its losses widening. Paphitis said the company had seen growth …
People, Places and Things at Trafalgar Theatre: rehab laid bare
Duncan Macmillan’s kickass play People, Places and Things is a story about addiction, but it is also a story about theatre. The main character is a liar, an alcoholic, a …
Experian: Strong consumer spending and mortgage demand drive solid growth
Global data and technology company Experian said today that solid consumer activity helped drive growth across the business in its 2024 financial year, and it expects this trend to continue. …
Vertu Motors enjoys record revenue after bumpy year
Used car dealership, Vertu Motors saw revenue and pre-tax profit rise in its annual results after a bumpy previous year, which forced the firm to issue a profit warning. Revenue …
Top 7: The best spas in the UK and beyond
Feeling frazzled, want to take your fitness to the next level or need to seriously detox with a fast? We round up the best spas and wellness breaks to reboot …
Shawbrook Bank delivers steady lending growth as specialist focus pays off
Specialist lender Shawbrook reported an increase in loans and deposits at the start of this year as it stepped up its challenge to the big banks. The privately-held bank said …
Ray-Ban owner blames wet British summer for slower sales
“One of the wettest summers in recent history” dimmed the rise in sales at the owner of Ray-Ban in 2023, it has been revealed. The UK arm of Luxottica Group …