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UK consumer confidence edges up after stagnant start to year
UK consumer confidence improved by two points in April, after laying stagnant in March. GfK’s consumer confidence reading stood at -19 point during the month, an improvement from -21 points …
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher on the heels of strong US tech earnings
Moving markets today: Asian stocks climb on tech strength from strong US earnings, oil prices up; BoJ keeps interest rate unchanged, Microsoft and Alphabet shares surge, All eyes on US …
Alphabet surges 11 per cent on strong earnings, unveils first dividend payout
Alphabet shares surged in after-hours trading on Thursday after Google’s parent company impressed investors with a blowout first-quarter earnings report and initiated a $70 billion stock buyback program alongside its …
It’s time to revisit Bank of England independence
Independence should not mean the Bank of England is shielded from government scrutiny and accountability to the public, says Damian Pudner Last week, a striking disclosure by former prime minister …
Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations, shares soar on robust Azure growth
Microsoft outpaced expectations for its third-quarter revenue and profit, unveiled on Thursday. This success was largely fueled by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across its cloud services, propelling its …
‘Asleep at the wheel’: James Cleverly slams Khan’s mayoral record
James Cleverly has slammed Sadiq Khan on his record as London Mayor, accusing him of being “asleep at the wheel” and “10m people being failed”. The home secretary spoke at …
LIV Golf Adelaide a point of difference for Saudi Arabia league
When the LIV Golf roster tee off for the first event in the league since the Masters at Augusta earlier this month it is likely to feel like another marquee …
Meet the Luton-raised Italian running fan taking the top job at PwC in the UK
Three-decade company veteran Marco Amitrano has been elected to succeed Kevin Ellis as head of PwC’s operations in the UK – one of the most prestigious jobs in British professional …
High commodity prices could keep inflation elevated, World Bank warns
Sustained high levels of energy and commodity prices could drive global inflation upwards, the World Bank has warned. In a report issued today, the US-based institution said the decline in …