Treasury officials have been hitting the phones to City firms over the past two weeks as Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver the government’s annual Mansion House speech to the financial …
Investing
The Notebook: Retail investing lessons from some of Britain’s top performers
Looking to diversify your portfolio? Interactive Investor’s Camilla Esmund lays out her no-nonsense guide for retail investing in today’s Notebook A no-nonsense guide to retail investing Inspired by a close …
Demand for flexible jobs soars as workers seek remote roles
Searches for jobs with flexible working surged by 132 per cent between July and September this year, according to new figures. Based on 22,000 job searches analysed by flexible work …
Ex-BP boss says Labour is ‘ignoring’ UK’s energy needs
The new government’s decision to divest from North Sea oil and set up a state-owned renewable energy company is the “last thing” it should be doing, the former chief executive …
US election shows voters care more about inflation than growth
Donald Trump’s re-election as President has raised fundamental questions for Labour’s economic and political agenda. Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have repeatedly argued that economic growth lies at the heart …
Move over Malbec: Why There’s more to Argentina
Argentina is famed for its wine; in fact, wine is legally recognised as the country’s national beverage. Historically its famed Malbec has had ‘Main Character Energy’ but, on a recent …
Wage growth comes in ahead of expectations despite loosening labour market
Bank of England rate-setters received a mixed picture from the latest labour market figures, with progress on wage growth stalling even as unemployment crept up. According to the Office for …
Metro Bank given hefty fine by City regulator for financial crime failings
Metro Bank has been fined over £16.7m by the City watchdog for failing to properly check whether transactions were a financial crime risk. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said that …
Astrazeneca: FTSE 100 giant shrugs off China worries with profit upgrade
Pharmaceuticals giant Astrazeneca has reported double-digit sales growth on higher demand and said it remains committed to China despite the detention of a high-ranking staff member there. The FTSE 100 …
Land Rover Defender by Onyx Vans review: Passport to adventure
While driving behind a caravan being towed along a narrow country road, it struck me what makes this Defender, converted by Onyx Vans, a unique vehicle. Unlike the grey SUVs …