Jet2 hiked its interim dividend after reporting a record profit and revenue and its busiest-ever six month of passenger numbers. The airline and package holiday provider expects to pay an …
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Close Brothers restarts motor finance lending following landmark ruling
Close Brothers has restarted its motor finance lending practice a month after a landmark court ruling over the legality of its business. On 25 October, a court ruled that a …
Ofwat blocks nine water firms from using customer cash for hefty bonuses
Nine water companies will be barred from funding hefty executive bonuses with customer s’money, the regulator Ofwat has said. The watchdog said it would step in and use new powers …
Ed Warner: Gold rush for athletes as sport venures into crazy territory
Jake Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson is the latest proof that these are lucrative times in sport whatever your age or experience, writes Ed Warner. Too much money chasing too …
What should an office for value for money do?
There’s no point in raising money if it won’t be spent well. Joe Hill lays out how the office for value for money could actually help. We are often reminded …
Why tech bros in the White House could be a good thing
Elon Musk’s appointment has certainly been divisive, but more tech expertise in government is only a good thing, writes Julia Adamson The appointments of Silicon Valley giants to Trump’s new …
How London can reclaim its spot as a global shipping capital
London was once a global leader in maritime and shipping, it still has unique advantages that can propel it back to number one, says Adrian Beciri The vibrant activity in …
To tackle fraud, it’s time to start paying whistleblowers
A new offence of ‘failure to prevent fraud’ is a good start, but if we really want to stop this crime we need better incentives for whistleblowers, says Dr Alison …
The Capitalist: Farmers protest heats up; Guardian strikes; Jaguar’s rebrand
The farmers protest escalates, Guardian hacks threaten strikes and more; catch up on the latest City gossip in this week’s edition of The Capitalist THE TORTOISE AND THE MARE The faith …
Rachel Reeves needs to channel Alexander the Great, says City group
The Association of British Insurers called on Rachel Reeves to break the “regulatory Gordian knot” last night – Hannah Gurga told City AM why the group is calling for faster …