Labour romped home to two crucial by-election victories overnight, as Reform UK ate into the Conservative votes in both constituencies. Keir Starmer’s party built on poll momentum in the early …
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Natwest notches high profit since 2007 as bank feels interest rate boost
Retail banking giant Natwest raked in its highest profits since before the financial crisis today as it raked in cash on the back of higher interest rates. In its full …
Virgin Media O2: Network accelerates at record pace amid TalkTalk rumours
Virgin Media O2 has accelerated its fibre network built across the UK by a record amount in 2023 amid rumours it could swoop on Talktalk’s consumer division. The telecoms giant …
Natwest confirms Paul Thwaite as new boss with £1.2m annual salary
Paul Thwaite has been confirmed by Natwest’s board to be the new group CEO, as he is set to take home a £1.1m pay package Thwaite has been serving in …
Segro looks to lift rents 50 per cent in next three years as warehouse demand continues to grow
Segro, the London-listed real estate investment trust that owns a portfolio of warehouses and industrial property, said this morning that it could see rental income from its portfolio grow by …
Eutelstat: Satellite operator’s profits crash to earth as OneWeb delays hit revenues
Eutelstat Communications reported a dip in half-year profits after the French satellite firm slashed its annual guidance because newly merged OneWeb’s activities were running “behind schedule”. Adjusted earnings before interest, …
Scotch and spirits gave Treasury £1.4bn boost thanks to tax freeze
The Treasury raked in an extra £1.4bn in revenue as a result of freezing excise duty on Scotch and spirits for five years – with the economic boost generated more …
Ollie Phillips: Ireland top my Six Nations half term report card
It’s half term and even the Six Nations is taking a week off. So in this fallow week, after two rounds, it’s about time we handed out some reports and …
Wellness wonders: Meet the CEO of gut health brand Biotiful Kefir
Wellness Wonders delves into the stories and innovations driving the UK’s thriving landscape of health, wellbeing, fitness, and nutrition. Join City A.M. as we meet the visionary minds and passionate …
Retail sales post strong rebound in January following recession blow
Retail sales rebounded much more than expected in January, following a poor Christmas period, raising hopes that the UK economy will be able to escape recession within a matter of …