Mining company Gem Diamonds has reported a strong start to its financial year after uncovering eight diamonds over 100 carats in the first six months of 2024. The London-listed firm, …
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Genuit: Construction supplier’s profit nearly halves as ‘subdued’ market conditions persist
Sustainable construction supplier Genuit has posted a near halving of its profit for the first half of 2024 and said it expected “subdued” market conditions to persist for the rest …
AFC Wimbledon best London club for fan engagement, new data reveals
AFC Wimbledon have been crowned London’s best club for fan engagement despite a monumental rise for Chelsea, new research has revealed. The Fan Engagement Index has ranked The Dons fourth …
Leicester Square stabbing: Man charged and will appear in court today
A man has been charged and will appear in court later today, over the stabbing of an 11-year-old girl in Leicester Square on Monday. Ioan Pintaru, 32 of no fixed …
UK unemployment rate falls unexpectedly in three months to June
UK wage growth slowed in the three months to June despite an unexpected fall in unemployment, official figures show. Average earnings excluding bonuses rose 5.4 per cent in the period …
Can AIM deliver? Here’s a compelling test case
As the London Stock Exchange’s younger brother continues to struggle, a new energy firm provides a litmus test on how well AIM can deliver on its raison d’etre, writes Keith …
A London 2040 Olympics would show investors we mean business
Investors need to believe London is confident in its long-term future. How better than by bidding for the 2040 Olympics, asks Jace Tyrrell For many in London, the Paris Olympics …
Bonus cap: Bankers and nurses both work hard, but you shouldn’t compare their pay
As UK banks start scrapping the bonus cap, Emma Revell argues why this is a good thing – and what the NHS could learn from it People hate bankers almost …
Health tax incentives could boost economy by £2.65bn, CBI suggests
Worker health tax incentives could offer a £2.65bn boost to the economy, a leading business group has suggested. Making employee assistance programmes (EAPs) full tax-free benefits, to help firms support …
How this tech start-up wants to rebuild the construction industry (from the ground up)
Ambition A.M. meets Jamie Menzies, co-founder of AI-powered building supply platform Buildbuddy, to see how his start-up is cementing a place ahead of industry innovation. Entrepreneur Jamie Menzies was just …