Insolvencies of UK recruitment agencies in the last year have jumped to more than 400, as the sector struggles with the slowdown in the hiring market across the country. For …
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‘It is a national disaster’: Copenhagen’s historic Stock Exchange engulfed in flames
Copenhagen’s historic stock exchange was engulfed in flames today as its famous spire came crashing down. One of the oldest buildings in the Danish capital, the fire began on Tuesday …
Nationwide and Virgin Money face mounting opposition to £2.9bn merger
Nationwide’s bid to acquire high-street rival Virgin Money is facing mounting opposition from both members and analysts ahead of a shareholder vote. The world’s largest building society with more than …
Olympic chiefs urged to extend prize money to all medallists by Team GB star Richards
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 …