Starbucks UK has outlined plans to open 100 new stores as it delivered strong trading amid a period of weak consumer spending. Its expansion plans came as part of its …
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SFO: Fraud agency seeks to appeal two rulings in long-running ENRC dispute
The UK anti-fraud agency has applied to the court on Monday for permission to appeal two recent decisions that found it liable, as the long-running ENRC litigation battles on. The …
Investec Champions Cup Barometer: Saracens up for Spurs repeat
In the lead up to the 2023-24 Investec Champions Cup Round of 16, City A.M. has put together a barometer in partnership with Investec to assess which teams are hot …
Donald Trump’s social media platform soars on Nasdaq debut to $15bn market cap
Shares in Donald Trump’s social media company have jumped nearly 50 per cent after it debuted on New York’s Nasdaq stock exchange, reaching a market capitalisation of around $15bn (£11.9bn). …
FCA clamps down on ‘finfluencers’ hiding financial risks in their content
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued new rules to clamp down on financial influencers, or ‘finfluencers’, hiding the risks of the products they’re promoting. In a report today, the FCA …
Ferguson Marine: Scots ferry boss sacked
The chief executive of Ferguson Marine has been sacked by the state-owned company’s board. David Tydeman’s contract was terminated by the shipyard, where the two delayed and over-budget CalMac ferries …
Life Science REIT slashes dividend after value of portfolio sinks
Life Sciences REIT has halved its dividend for 2023 after the value of its portfolio fell considerably. The real estate investment trust, which invests in UK properties that are leased …
Blackrock boss Larry Fink warns of looming ‘retirement crisis’ for global pension savers
The boss of the world’s biggest asset manager Blackrock has warned of a looming “crisis” for global pension savers today as he called on global leaders to rethink the “conception …
England to make history with day-night Women’s Ashes Test at MCG
England’s bid to regain the Women’s Ashes in Australia early next year will take in a historic day-night Test match at the 100,000-capacity Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia’s largest stadium is …
Julian Assange: Ruling on right to appeal US extradition delayed
The decision on whether WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal his extradition to the United States has been delayed by the English High Court as it waits for “assurances” from …