Law firm partner hires in the first two months of 2024 ran at the second highest pace on record. According to data provided by legal recruiter, Edwards Gibson, there were …
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Spring Budget 2024: Hunt to extend Covid recovery loans by two years
The government will reportedly extend a Covid recovery loan programme by two years in a boon to Britain’s small businesses. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will expand the government lending programme for …
Gold and Bitcoin hit record highs as the US and UK prepare fiscal statements
Gold and bitcoin have hit record high prices in a week headlined by major fiscal statements and ever-heightening geopolitical tensions. Gold bullion rose to $2,141.79 (£1,683.98) an ounce, beating its …
Hayes’ Boy could be his Strongest chance of the day
RACING at Happy Valley in Hong Kong today once again serves up a nine-race programme of fiendishly difficult handicaps to solve, starting at 10.40am. Furthermore, there has been an anomaly …
Fownes’ Atomic and Angel could be a Force to be reckoned with
THE WHEELS appear to have temporarily come off the winning-machine stable of trainer Pierre Ng, who – despite still leading the trainers’ championship table by a dozen winners – has …
Spring Budget 2024: Will Jeremy Hunt focus more on the economy or the election?
Hands up, who remembers the pasty tax of 2012? After then-Chancellor George Osborne aimed to smooth out VAT anomalies on hot food, imposing a 20 per cent levy on Britain’s …
Santander-backed Ebury reportedly looking at £2bn valuation in London listing
Cross-border payments platform Ebury, backed by Spanish banking giant Santander, has reportedly held talks with banks as it pursues a London listing at a valuation of up to £2bn. Bloomberg …
As Wework’s troubles continue, the company’s competitors are taking advantage
Troubled Wework has continued to scale back its footprint in London following the bankruptcy of its parent company in the US. Last week, the company, which is still the capital’s …
Why London’s TfL fare freeze may not be good for passengers
The government faced fresh backlash on Sunday as national rail fares rose 4.9 per cent, above the current rate of inflation. Unions dubbed the increase “outrageous,” while transport campaigners and …
Hundreds of ‘erroneous’ Companies House filings reveal widespread misinformation on big firms
Hundreds of “erroneous” filings made at Companies House have raised fears over a sophisticated fraud targeted at banks and other financial institutions as the government faces criticism for the register’s …