Block paving and building materials specialist Marshalls have cautioned on a slow and elongated recovery this year on the back of a steep profit drop for 2023. The firm today …
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Lessons for brands after Rihanna’s Instagram posts hit bum note for Puma
An intellectual property expert explains why pop star Rihanna’s social media posts have caused a headache for sportswear brand Puma. Celebrities and influencers regularly post online images of themselves modelling …
Rich List: Over 1,100 City Hall ‘fat cats’ pocket more than £100,000 a year
The number of City Hall staff earning more than £100,000 has soared to over 1,100 so-called ‘fat cats’, according to a new 2024 rich list. A total of 1,146 employees, …
Labour announce asylum removals plans
Labour have announced an immigration removals plan in a bid to see failed asylum seekers and foreign criminals returned faster. The party has revealed its plan for a new 1,000-strong …
Government to fully fund apprenticeships for small firms, Rishi Sunak to announce
The government will fully fund apprenticeships for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) with a £60m investment in up to 20,000 training places, Rishi Sunak will announce. The Prime Minister …
Manchester Airport could add £16.3bn per year to UK economy by 2050, report shows
Regional political and business leaders have backed a report showing how further investment and government support for Manchester Airport could nearly triple its contribution to the UK economy and support …
Watch theft wave continues – with £1.5bn-worth pinched this year alone
A sharp rise in theft has more than tripled the number of watches recorded as lost or stolen over the last 12 months, according to new data, as the value …
City bosses expect strong second quarter while cutting costs
Financial services bosses are confident on their second-quarter results, according to a survey of more than 150 senior executives, despite the squeeze from inflationary pressures and higher interest rates forcing …
House prices reach highest level in 10 months in March
Green shoots continue to emerge in the property market as March has welcomed the highest rise in house prices in 10 months. According to a report by Rightmove, the average …
The Notebook: A plea for a little more nuance in AI discourse
Where the City’s thinkers get a few things off their chest. Today, Marc Warner, CEO at AI firm Faculty, takes the Notebook pen. City bosses need nuance to reap AI’s …