Strong wage growth has been a major concern for the Bank of England as it considers when to start cutting interest rates. Real wages have grown by around two per…
Analysts have argued that Spanish banking giant Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) could raise its hostile takeover bid for smaller domestic rival Banco Sabadell by selling its UK arm TSB.…
Vacancies for risk professionals in insurance companies are on the rise as the sector battles yet another busy claims year, which has resulted in a buoyant hiring market. According to…
Anglo American has rejected a second takeover bid from BHP – which was worth £34bn – it has been confirmed. The FTSE 100-listed mining company received a first offer in…
Specialist lender Simply Asset Finance has posted a record annual revenue as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) turn away from big banks for funding. The London-based firm reported revenue of…
Management quality among British firms has shown signs of improving over the past few years, according to official data, which could provide the economy with a sorely needed productivity boost.…
Home to some of the best animal-spotting sites in the world, Justine Gosling finds safari in Botswana is a slice of paradise His name was George. He made my heart…
You can find island life a short hop from London in Portugal’s sunny Madeira. Here’s how to do it. THE DESTINATION: A small island off the coast of Portugal, Madeira…
When does a sports car become a supercar? The boundary is blurred, but there’s no doubt Aston Martin has blasted right through it. “This is a major shift,” says Alex…
The number of new homes built dropped substantially in the first quarter of 2024 as the sector struggled with the impact of high interest rates and poor weather, new data…