Financial Planning

Business confidence has reached its highest level since February 2022, as firms bet that falling inflation and interest rate cuts will boost the economy. Overall confidence rose in the Lloyds …

A number of tech challengers and startups have urged the government to pass the digital markets bill before the next election to help end Big Tech’s “stranglehold” on the sector. …

The Mayor of London has called on the UK’s rail infrastructure manager to get its act together following a dip in performance on the Elizabeth Line and disruption on routes …

Of the two UK oil majors, Shell has been the quieter of late. Market discussions in recent weeks have largely revolved around BP’s former finance boss-turned chief executive Murray Auchincloss. …

Ownership of UK government bonds (gilts) by private investors have fallen to their lowest level since 1996, dropping 44 per cent in less than three years, according to data from …

Workplaces have been warned to support employees’ wellbeing better, with 18 million days lost annually to ill mental health Business leaders should prioritise providing more support to employees to combat a …

Independent venues are the backbone of the UK’s music scene – and they are a boost to the economy too, writes Sybil Bell The UK is currently midway through Independent …

China’s manufacturing sector, despite witnessing a slight improvement in January, sustained its fourth consecutive month of contraction, reflecting ongoing challenges amid heightened government efforts to stimulate growth and weak demand, …

Moving Markets Today: Asia Stocks Mirror Wall Street’s Decline, Most AI Stocks Tumble Including Microsoft, Alphabet, and AMD; China’s Factory Activity Contracts, Fed and BOE Meeting in Focus   The tech-heavy …

Labour has unveiled sweeping plans to shake up financial regulation and boost the growth of the City today as shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves said when the “sector succeeds, we all …