Euro, CAC 40 Sink on French Snap Election Call; EUR/USD and EUR/GBP Latest
French President Emmanuel Macron called a snap election after his party suffered a heavy defeat to the far-right National Party at this weekend’s European elections.
Big business backs big government
Miles Roberts, chief executive at FTSE 100 firm DS Smith, said that this was particularly important given the progress made by other jurisdictions on a green economic plan.
UK payment firms urge regulator to delay controversial fraud refund rules
Firms have urged the UK payments regulator to delay fraud reimbursement rules following growing criticism of the measures and the recent departure of the watchdog's head.
Ashtead: FTSE 100 giant’s potential New York switch raises more questions for London
Analysts have warned that FTSE 100 giant Ashtead's potential switch to New York's stock market could strip London of one of its best-performing names, once again raising questions over its status as a
Bellway: Analysts cautious on outlook despite improving market for homebuilders
Bellway has struggled to return to growth as interest rates have remained relevant.
St Austell Brewery: Tribute beer maker hails record sales as profit rises
St Austell Brewery, the maker of beers including Tribute and Proper Job, saw its sales rise to record levels during 2023 despite the increase in costs hitting the industry.
Pennon hands boss near £300,000 bonus despite pollution record
British water company Pennon has named David Sproul as chair designate, and he will succeed Gill Rider who will retire from the board next month, the firm said on Monday.
Reform pledges ‘Great British tax cut’ funded by raid on the banks
"You cannot tax your way out of a crisis," Richard Tice said, "you grow your way out of it".
Election 2024: Lib Dems would seek to rejoin EU single market
The Liberal Democrats would seek to rejoin the EU’s single market, they revealed at their manifesto launch today.
Private healthcare admissions rocket as search for solution to NHS backlog grows
Private health admissions using insurance has rocketed in the UK, as it may hold the key to reducing NHS backlog