On the whole, the UK election campaign has not been a major focus for investors. Sterling has remained in a fairly tight range and has traded up to its highest …
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UK-US flights forecast to hit record highs in July
Flight numbers from the UK to the US are expected to reach record levels this month, according to projections from the aviation analytics firm Cirium. Some 4,670 one-way departures are …
Demand for office space in the City of London jumps as firms return
Savills has said the appetite for office space in the City has continued its recovery from the pandemic this year, following what was a “strong” 2023 driven by robust demand …
This documentary about the transgender experience is vital viewing
Orlando: My Political Biography is in selected cinemas now In an act of scheduling that is either fortuitous or canny, this documentary arrives the week that politicians have been debating …
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon review: Not just another school-run SUV
The Wrangler is to Jeep what the Defender is to Land Rover, or what the 911 is to Porsche. Jeep might do most of its business selling school-run SUVs, but …
Law firm Burges Salmon secures £16m Post Office contract for Horizon IT Inquiry
Bristol-headquartered law firm Burges Salmon has secured another legal services contract with the Post Office over advice for the ongoing Horizon IT Inquiry. Following a procurement process, the law firm …
Unicorns film review: Ben Hardy in era-defining LGBTQ romance
Unicorns starring Ben Hardy is in cinemas now. Review and star rating: ★★★★ A single dad with a young son meets an Asian drag queen and questions everything about his …
Williams boss James Vowles: ‘Off-track drama in Formula 1? It’s the bit I enjoy’
Williams team principal James Vowles on the magic of the British Grand Prix, engineering change, pursuing Carlos Sainz Jr and why he loves the off-track drama in Formula 1. James …
Deutsche Bank starts cutting jobs at Numis after merger
Deutsche Bank has started cutting jobs at Numis after the German giant acquired the City-based investment bank for £410m last October. The Deutsche Numis business has put seven roles at …
Investment trusts dropping like flies as mergers hit all-time high
The number of investment trusts disappearing off the market has spiked during 2024, as mergers and wind-downs have plagued the sector. The total number of investment trust mergers has already …