For far too many people, hard work no longer translates into material prosperity. Today’s Budget starts to change that, but there’s much more to do, says Sam Bidwell In amongst …
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Fidelity International to cut 1,000 jobs – but it’s unclear where the axe will fall
Fidelity International is set to cut around 1,000 jobs globally, which is roughly nine per cent of its total headcount, the company announced today. The asset manager, which span off …
Two former execs tied to Airbus unit acquitted of corruption – but one still faces jail
Two former executives charged in a high-profile Saudi bribery case have been acquitted of corruption at a London court today. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) brought corruption charges against Jeffrey …
Russians BANNED from Paris 2024 Paralympics opening ceremony
Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympics this summer. Their achievements will also be erased from the medal table. It comes …
Spring Budget 2024: British ISA ‘doomed to fail’ as new policy gets mixed reaction
The British ISA unveiled at today’s Spring Budget has provoked mixed reactions from the finance industry, with some arguing that it is “doomed to fail”. The new British ISA, which …
Spring Budget 2024: Small firms left waiting for more as VAT change gets lukewarm reception
Small business support measures outlined in today’s Spring Budget are not enough to boost economic growth, industry groups have warned. While delivering the Spring Budget this afternoon, Jeremy Hunt announced …
Alaska Airlines and Virgin battle royalties dispute at Court of Appeal
Alaska Airlines has appealed a $160m court ruling over its decision to stop paying brand royalties to Virgin Airlines after it bought Virgin America. Alaska Air Group acquired Virgin America …
Spring Budget 2024: High earners set to pay more tax under band freeze, analysis shows
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced on Wednesday that National Insurance will be cut by 2p to lower the tax burden ahead of a general election. However, analysis from investment platform AJ …
Spring Budget 2024: Government outlines steps to privately finance HS2’s Euston station
The government has outlined the next steps for securing private sector funding for HS2’s embattled Euston station in the Spring Budget today. Parts of the station site are being identified …
Spring Budget 2024: Renters worry as Hunt coaxes landlords to sell with capital gains tax cut
Landlords received a surprise handout from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in today’s Spring Budget, after he cut the rate of capital gains tax applying to residential property by four per cent. …