Firms expect to lift prices at the slowest pace in three years, a new Bank of England survey shows, although projected wage growth in the coming 12 months remained unchanged. …
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Bitter Lemons, Park Theatre, review: Gripping exploration of gender politics
Bitter Lemons at the Park Theatre, review and star rating: ★★★★ Lemons are lively little things, reminiscent of far-flung exotic destinations. And yet in Lucy Hayes’ Bitter Lemons, the citrus …
England’s Foden among most overworked footballers, says player union
England star Phil Foden and other Premier League footballers are among the most dangerously overworked in the world, according to players’ union Fifpro. Manchester City midfielder Foden played 72 times …
Construction sector ‘turns a corner’ as housebuilding jumps
The UK’s construction sector has “turned a corner”, a closely watched survey suggests, helped by a marked recovery in residential housebuilding. According to S&P’s PMI for the construction sector, the …
Reeves is right to squeeze private equity – but a sweeping capital gains hike will hurt the City, says Cavendish chair
The government is right to launch a raid on the profits made by private equity bosses but a sweeping hike in capital gains and inheritance tax could suck investment out …
‘Madness’: Sky News moves Ian King Live out of Square Mile
Sky News’ flagship business programme, Ian King Live, has left its iconic Square Mile address, relocating to Sky Group’s headquarters in Osterley, City A.M. has learned. The channel initially moved …
Schroders set to promote CFO Richard Oldfield to CEO
Schroders is set to promote its chief financial officer Richard Oldfield to CEO after Peter Harrison announced in April that he would be retiring. Oldfield, who joined Schroders last year …
Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei dies after being set on fire by partner
Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died from injuries sustained when she was set on fire by her partner after an argument. The 33-year-old distance runner, who competed at the …
Samworth Brothers: Profit slashed despite price rises at Ginsters owner
Sales at Samworth Brothers, the food giant that owns the likes of Soreen, West Cornwall Pasty Co and Ginsters, passed £1.5bn as its raised prices for its customers in 2023, …
Ornua Foods: Pilgrims Choice and Kerrygold maker churns up £500m UK sales
Turnover at the UK division of Ornua Foods, the maker of Pilgrims Choice cheese and Kerrygold butter, surged to more than £500m during its latest financial year. The Staffordshire-headquartered arm’s …