UK company interest costs have skyrocketed almost 30 per cent as higher interest rates and rising debt eat into the profits of British businesses. The amount the world’s companies spent …
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Aircraft orders fall over 75 per cent in May as Boeing and Airbus woes continue
Aircraft orders came in more than 75 per cent lower in May than the same month last year, new figures show. According to the latest data from the ADS Group, …
The Notebook: Rejoining the EU is the single biggest way to kickstart growth
Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, it’s James Chapman, director of Soho Communications, with the pen, talking Brexit, the cons of polling, and a reading recommendation …
The young visionary leading McDermott London office to “elite” status
Few people under 40 run a global law firm’s City office, but Aymen Mahmoud of McDermott Will & Emery is leading the way. In an interview with City A.M., the …
Meet the fund managers: Buying bonds in an election year
In this weekly series, investment reporter Elliot Gulliver-Needham sits down with a fund manager for a Q&A. This week, we’re hearing from Alex Ralph, fund manager of Nedgroup’s Global Strategic …
Global aviation is shifting East and Europe must adapt
Heathrow is among a group of European airports facing an unprecedented challenge from the East. The question is, will they adapt, asks Guy Taylor. Chatting over coffee at London’s Ned …
China’s twin PMI figures reveal mixed economic health
China’s manufacturing PMIs for June painted a mixed picture for the world’s second-largest economy, prompting renewed calls for additional stimulus amid ongoing economic recovery challenges. According to official data released …
FTSE 100 today: London markets to trade cautiously ahead of July 4 election
Moving markets today: Asian stocks mixed; euro rises on French election, yen weakens on Japan’s Q1 GDP revision; All eyes are on French and UK elections, US jobs data On …
Southgate ‘had funny feeling’ before Bellingham saved England against Slovakia
Gareth Southgate insists he had “a funny feeling” that England would pull off a great escape moments before Jude Bellingham’s 95th minute overhead kick against Slovakia tonight. Bellingham’s wonder-goal was …
Election 2024: Reform UK wants to abolish BBC licence fee, Farage says
Reform UK would campaign as the “leading voice of opposition” and press for the abolition of the BBC licence fee, Nigel Farage has said, claiming the broadcaster has “abused its …