Team GB’s world champion swimmer Matt Richards has called on Olympics organisers to follow World Athletics and offer prize money for medallists in every sport. For the first time, track …
Bank of England ‘absolutely’ in for shake-up after Bernanke review, incoming rate-setter warns
A “shake-up” is coming to the Bank of England following Ben Bernanke’s review, incoming rate-setter Clare Lombardelli said today. Lombardelli, who will take up her role on the Monetary Policy …
The cheapest stocks in the cheapest market: UK small caps set to shine with earnings growth
According to analysts, UK small-cap stocks could bounce back from years of lacklustre performance in the coming months as a combination of earnings growth and interest rate cuts boosts this …
Rachel Reeves tells the City she wants to close gender pay gap if she becomes first female chancellor
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said she wants to close the gender pay gap “once and for all” if she becomes the UK’s first female Chancellor after the next general …
Crypto ‘Wild West’: City regulator accused of pushing firms abroad
The City watchdog has been accused of pushing British crypto firms abroad with its approach to regulation. Lars Mucklejohn takes a closer look at where the UK’s digital assets industry …
Bank of England’s hawks and doves have plenty to ponder after hot wage growth
Its anybody’s guess what the Bank of England will make of the latest labour market figures, published this morning. These figures have taken on increased prominence for markets and economists …
I Am Maximus records best rating by a Grand National winner this century
I AM MAXIMUS produced the best performance this century by a Grand National winner when taking the Aintree showpiece last Saturday, eclipsing the 165 which Tiger Roll recorded when winning …
British horse racing crowds up in 2024 despite heavier toll of weather
British horse racing chiefs are toasting a much-needed boost to attendances during the first quarter of the year despite bad weather hitting more fixtures. Average crowds were up 4.6 per …
Onesavings Bank chief’s pay slashed by 40 per cent after slump in profit
The chief executive of Onesavings Bank (OSB) has seen his remuneration for last year slashed by 40 per cent after the lender posted a slump in annual profit. The FTSE …
Bargain-loving Brits help drive profit at B&M with 45 new stores in the pipeline
Value retailer B&M Bargains is expecting profits to come in at the top range of guidance, as demand for bargain goods continues to surge amid the cost of living crisis. …