London rejects most planning applications despite housing crisis
The majority of councils refusing at least one in two submissions for new housing in 2023 are disproportionately in London, new data shows.
HSBC dished out $19bn to shareholders last year – and there’s more to come in 2024
HSBC dished out roughly $19bn (£15.1bn) to shareholders in respect of last year and expects continued strong payouts in 2024, its management has said, as Europe's biggest bank looks to weather econom
FCA chiefs set for Westminster grilling over ‘name and shame’ plans
The grilling will be the latest in a series of skirmishes between the regulator and Westminster after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt waded into the debate this week, urging the FCA to “re-look” at the mea
Frasers boss Mike Ashley drops £50m lawsuit against Morgan Stanley
Mike Ashley has dropped his £50m lawsuit against US bank Morgan Stanley, after nearly three month since the trial concluded
UK economy continues recovery as services sector hits highest level of growth in a year
The UK services sector saw a spike in new orders in April but cost pressures also increased at the fastest rate since August.
Anglo American shares surge as Glencore reportedly mulls a takeover
Shares in Anglo American have shot to the top of the FTSE 100 this morning after reports that rival Glencore was mulling a potential bid for the firm.
Smiggle creates over 100 UK jobs as sales and profits edge up
Smiggle created more than 100 jobs as its UK revenue and profits edged up during its latest financial year, it has been revealed.
Media secretary demands updates into Redbird IMI’s Telegraph sale
Earlier this week, Abu Dhabi-backed investment fund Redbird IMI formally withdrew its offer for the Telegraph and launched a sale of it.
Acquisition helps sales grow at cereal giant Weetabix
The acquisition of a cereal maker on the border between England and Wales helped sales at Weetabix increase by almost 10 per cent, it has been revealed.
Former Lord Mayor William Russell elected chair of Barbican Centre Board
Former Lord Mayor of the City of London William Russell has been elected chair of the City of London Corporation’s Barbican Centre Board.