Major shareholders in Crest Nicholson are urging the housebuilder’s board to consider a merger with larger rival Bellway as consolidation sweeps through the UK’s homebuilding sector. FTSE 250 firm Bellway confirmed it …
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National Wealth Fund will help create 650,000 jobs over five years, Reeves says
Labour’s new National Wealth Fund will help create 650,000 new jobs over the course of the next parliament, Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves said today. The National Wealth Fund will invest …
Renting remains cheaper than buying in UK as mortgage rates soar
Renting remains significantly more affordable than buying a home with a five per cent deposit in the UK, as lenders hike rates on home loans, according to the latest Hamptons Monthly …
Demand for workers remains strong despite loosening labour market
Demand for workers remains relatively high despite growing evidence that the Bank of England’s interest rate hikes are taking their toll on the labour market. According to the Recruitment and …
Ignore the naysayers. Heathrow’s new boss is charting a course out of turbulence
It has been a rollercoaster ride for Heathrow Airport in the last few weeks. First, the UK’s biggest hub faced stinging criticism from Emirates president Sir Tim Clark, who slammed …
Big banks hike small business lending for first time in nearly two years as UK economy improves
Big banks’ lending to UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has seen its first notable rise for almost two years, according to quarterly data, amid an improving outlook for the …
On the 200th birthday of the pint and after Euro 2024, let’s pour beer duty down the sink
As you’re enjoying the Euro 2024 Championships in Germany don’t forget how much the taxman is hitting each and every pint you drink. So on the 200th birthday of the …
Building Blocks: Embracing the Metaverse – a new frontier for financial brands
Every week Blockchain Sensei will be walking you through the basics of blockchain technology. Consider this your crash course in all things web3! HSBC, Fidelity, UAE’s Commercial Bank International and …
Memecoins, all fun and games
Each month, Jasper De Maere, Head of Research at Outlier Ventures, will zoom in on trends and events happening in cryptocurrency and the broader ecosystem across public and private markets. …
The City supports SMEs
It takes courage to start a small business, but the City of London is committed to making sure SMEs have everything they need to thrive, says Chris Hayward Management guru, …