AJ Bell reported strong inflows and a boost in customer numbers as investors flocked to the firm to cash in on the ongoing rally in equities. Net inflows in its …
July 2024
Profit warnings falling amid improving economy but scars remain
The number of profit warnings issued by listed firms dropped significantly in the second quarter, but the UK’s corporate landscape still bears the scars of a tough economic climate. EY’s …
Paris 2024: France, elections, Olympics and a hostile mood
When the International Olympic Committee awarded the 2024 Summer Olympic Games to Paris in 2017 there was a huge sense of anticipation and pride across France. Fast forward to today …
Wage growth eases as Bank of England considers interest rate cut
Hopes that the Bank of England might be able to start cutting interest rates in August received a slight boost after new figures showed that wage growth eased in line …
It’s not just Brexiteers who should worry about the European Political Community
The new government views the European Political Community as a stalking horse for a bilateral deal with the EU that meaningfully deepens operational security. This is a mistake, argues Will …
Build, Baby, Build: Let’s go for 20m Londoners
Radically upzoning London and allowing millions more people to move to the capital could make Britain as rich as America with a welfare state surpassing that of Denmark or Sweden, …
Let’s be honest – the King’s Speech was full of empty symbolism
The pomp and ceremony of the state opening of parliament is one thing, but hollow gestures are not a good basis for policy making, says Matthew Lesh The pomp and …
Britain’s EU summit is Starmer’s chance to prove he champions the City
Britain’s EU summit is a welcome step towards repairing our relationship with Europe, but the City and its industries must be at the forefront, writes Michael Cole-Fontayn, chair of TheCityUK’s …
Craig Wright, fake Satoshi Nakamoto, faces UK prosecution
Each day, Coinrule will run through the state of the digital assets market for Blockbeat, your home for news, analysis, opinion and commentary on blockchain and digital assets. Craig Wright, …
Even as sales slump, Jonathan Akeroyd leaves Burberry a stronger brand
Burberry’s Jonathan Akeroyd is leaving the company “by mutual agreement with theboard” – to be replaced by former Coach CEO Joshua Schulman. It’s a move thatcomes as the fashion brand’s …