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June 2024
Sunak v Starmer: Who won the first election debate?
Who came out on top in last night’s general election TV debate? No 10’s former head of press Giles Kenningham gives his verdict The run up to last night’s leaders …
UK digital challengers Monzo and Starling diverge on European expansion plans
The UK’s two leading digital-only banks are diverging in their approach to international expansion as they target new markets ahead of expected IPOs. The incoming chief executive of Starling Bank, …
Royal Opera House: Streaming success for London icon as it battles to ‘fortify’ finances
London’s Royal Opera House returned to the black after its box office takings jumped and its streaming platform surged in popularity. The historic Covent Garden icon staged 412 performances across …
London-based data firm Preqin exploring sale at £1bn-plus valuation
Financial data group Preqin is reportedly exploring a sale that could value the firm in excess of £1bn in the latest sign of consolidation in the sector. The Financial Times …
Angle: Pharma firm’s share price plunges after missing market forecasts
Shares in mid-cap pharma company Angle fell nearly 12 per cent on Wednesday after it missed market expectations for revenue and continued to be loss-making. Revenue for the full year …
Sketch: ITV leaders debate was political ‘pinball machine’
The wall of noise and jeers in the Commons chamber must have felt like comforting, familiar territory to them both, compared to the glare of the ITV primetime spotlight. Just …
Sour year for VK and Hooch maker as price rises fail to offset costs jump
The maker of alcoholic drinks such as VK and Hooch saw its profit slashed as its costs surged despite the group raising prices. Global Brands, which is headquartered in Derbyshire, …
Interest rate cuts edge closer after ‘very encouraging’ inflation news
The Bank of England received encouraging news on the persistence of inflation today after a closely watched business survey showed cost pressures were decisively easing. S&P’s closely watched purchasing managers’ …
Deal that values Globaldata arm at over £1bn nears completion
A deal which valued the division of international data and analytics firm Globaldata at more than £1bn is to be completed later this month, it has been confirmed. In December 2023, private …