Housebuilder Persimmon said it is on track to build between 10,000 and 10,500 properties this year, in the latest signal of green shoots emerging in the market despite interest rates …
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Hikma: Pharma giant starts year strong as new product sales surge in key markets
Pharma group Hikma laid out its trading performance in the first half of the year ahead of its AGM later today. The company said this morning that it remained on …
Mortgage and valuation giant LSL Property Services continues strong start to 2024 with share buyback
LSL Property Services, one of the largest providers of mortgage and valuation services, has continued its strong start to 2024, surpassing analyst expectations and announcing a £7m share buyback plan. …
SFO cases tower the Shard: Top barrister reveals his disclosure report
The leading barrister who is currently conducting an independent review of the challenges of disclosure and fraud offences said it is evident “that a perfect solution does not exist”. Red …
Latest de-peg drama highlights risks of restaking
Each day, Coinrule will run through the state of the digital assets market for Blockbeat, your home for news, analysis, opinion and commentary on blockchain and digital assets. At its …
Ed Warner: How do we value sport and the draw of much needed money
After World Athletics announced it would be paying its Olympic gold medallists, a fresh debate has opened up around money for our athletes and the draw of cash in sport …
John Neal: Why Lloyd’s of London ‘had to change’
Every week, Charlie Conchie sits down with the biggest movers and shakers in financial services. This week it’s John Neal, chief executive of Lloyd’s of London It’s a Friday morning at Lloyd’s of …
Mark Kleinman: A remix at Hipgnosis and accountancy drama
Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and is the man who gets the City talking in his weekly City A.M. column. This week he tackles what’s next at Hipgnosis, a transparency …
Is your online therapist exploiting you? Are they even qualified?
A combination of unlicensed therapists and the rise of therapy culture has led to the wild west of Betterhelp, writes Lucy Kenningham Is there something interfering with your happiness? Maybe …
Square Mile and Me: Workspace CEO Graham Clemett looks back at his career
Each week we ask a City figure to take a trip down memory lane. Today, Graham Clemett, CEO of Workspace Group, takes us through his career ahead of his upcoming …