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London has edged closer to becoming the world’s top financial centre, fresh research shows, but concerns have been raised over the City’s future competitiveness. The 37th edition of Z/Yen...

Donald Trump’s first act as the president of United States was to sign an executive order on January 20 to end “radical and wasteful” DEI – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – programmes in...

The chief executive of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) said most firms that switch their listings from the UK to US struggle to boost their share price. With London grappling with a number of firms...

There has been increasing concern with regard to the UK labour market since the October Budget. The government increased national insurance as well as the minimum wage, both of which will cause a...

US commerce secretary-nominee Howard Lutnick has hinted that some of the tariffs being imposed by Donald Trump — the ones aimed at Mexico and Canada, to mention two, — are short-term tactics that...

Since leaving the European Union, investors have pulled almost £100 bn from UK equity funds, raising questions over London’s lacklustre IPO market and the city’s position as Europe’s leading...

The Financial Conduct Authority’s impending rule changes must not loosen its crackdown on harassment and bullying, senior women in the financial district of London (known as the ‘City’) have...

Consolidation is expected to ramp up in the UK wealth sector in 2025, as companies continue to battle rising staff costs and technology expenses, according to bosses and experts.It was a busy year for...

The UK’s financial regulator has been urged to provide guidance for firms in the financial district of London (known as ‘the City’) on reporting ethnicity pay gap data, as concerns mount that...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faced a fresh economic growth dilemma after being hit by the second worst borrowing figures in more than three decades. The Treasury was blindsided by monthly government...

Business confidence among firms in the UK in the services sector, fell to its lowest level in nearly two years following the October Budget, a new survey shows. S&P’s purchasing managers’ index...

The UK government is facing fresh calls to accelerate its reform of rules in London’s financial district (known as the ‘City’) and stem the exodus of cash away from London’s markets, as the...

While the push continues for gender diversity, there are sectors which are falling behind. One of these is Private Equity where efforts to improve in this area are yielding mixed results.Female...

The past few months have posed significant challenges for employers and staff, who are now facing pressures that were largely uncommon just a few years ago.Growing a workforce has become increasingly...

Business leaders’ confidence in the prospects for the UK economy has dropped towards levels not seen since the pandemic, as fears over rising national insurance bills worry companies. The Institute...

Banks are upping their efforts to sell more investment banking services to their wealthy clients, but dealmakers familiar with such plans warn they are likely to run into obstacles.A host of top...

London: An injury-hit Tottenham Hotspur were handed out a humiliating thrashing as Liverpool ran riot in a 6-3 win to go four points clear at the top of the Premier League. It is only the third time...

Citigroup’s annual promotion round is set to be 75pc smaller in 2024, in an attempt to keep a lid on costs following a year of restructuring. The US bank might elevate only 2,000 employees in it’s...

LONDON: Chelsea can consider themselves as genuine title contenders after a 2-1 win against Brentford. It was their seventh consecutive win — in all competitions — and in the Premier League they...

UK Labour government’s relationship with the retail industry is at a “critical point” in the wake of the Budget due to the “cumulative effect” of several damaging measures being forced on...