The UK’s future economic growth could be put at risk if politicians try to “separate the economy from net zero”, a top business lobby group boss is set to warn …
July 2024
Markets stay steady as City braces for Labour victory
The City is readying itself for a Labour victory on Thursday but markets are sanguine over a potential change in government, according to analysts. Sir Keir Starmer’s party is predicted …
‘Transformational’: Northern business leaders cheer first flight route to Shanghai
Northern leaders have hailed the launch of the region’s first ever direct flight route to Shanghai, in what they say will be a major economic boost worth hundreds of millions …
UK company interest payments skyrocket as rate hikes eat into profits
UK company interest costs have skyrocketed almost 30 per cent as higher interest rates and rising debt eat into the profits of British businesses. The amount the world’s companies spent …
Aircraft orders fall over 75 per cent in May as Boeing and Airbus woes continue
Aircraft orders came in more than 75 per cent lower in May than the same month last year, new figures show. According to the latest data from the ADS Group, …
The Notebook: Rejoining the EU is the single biggest way to kickstart growth
Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, it’s James Chapman, director of Soho Communications, with the pen, talking Brexit, the cons of polling, and a reading recommendation …
The young visionary leading McDermott London office to “elite” status
Few people under 40 run a global law firm’s City office, but Aymen Mahmoud of McDermott Will & Emery is leading the way. In an interview with City A.M., the …
Meet the fund managers: Buying bonds in an election year
In this weekly series, investment reporter Elliot Gulliver-Needham sits down with a fund manager for a Q&A. This week, we’re hearing from Alex Ralph, fund manager of Nedgroup’s Global Strategic …
Global aviation is shifting East and Europe must adapt
Heathrow is among a group of European airports facing an unprecedented challenge from the East. The question is, will they adapt, asks Guy Taylor. Chatting over coffee at London’s Ned …
China’s twin PMI figures reveal mixed economic health
China’s manufacturing PMIs for June painted a mixed picture for the world’s second-largest economy, prompting renewed calls for additional stimulus amid ongoing economic recovery challenges. According to official data released …