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. …
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Network Rail must improve performance after Elizabeth Line and Paddington disruption, says Sadiq Khan
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 …
Shell hopes to reassure shareholders of green gains amid expected profit hit
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. …
Private investors bail out of UK gilts after mini-budget chaos
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 …
‘Radical change’ needed as mental health sickness costs UK £118bn annually
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 …
Without indy venues, the UK would never have spawned its unique music scenes
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 Jan Factory Activity Contracts Again, Dimming Economic Recovery Prospects
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: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today
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: We’ll ‘unashamedly champion’ financial services as party plots rulebook reform
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 …
Rachel Reeves and Sadiq Khan tell City A.M. readers: ‘When you succeed, we all succeed’
Rachel Reeves, the Shadow Chancellor, and Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, tell City A.M. readers that financial services needs a government on the side of innovation – not in …