The past 12 months have been a bit of a mixed bag from a portfolio point of view. The American, Indian, German and French stock markets all set new all-time… The post The five investment trends that really mattered in 2021 (and that could influence 2022) appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
After battling endless headwinds in recent weeks, markets have finally been knocked over as the rapid spread of Omicron finally reaches panic mode. Tighter restrictions across parts of Europe and… The post Omicron fears accelerate and lead to sharp decline in European and Asian shares appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Following the formal signing of a new trade deal between the UK and Australia yesterday (Thursday) evening that will give Australia free access to the UK sheep meat market NSA… The post Sheep farmers ‘could end up being the sacrificial lamb’ after UK Australia trade deal appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
City Corporation Policy Chair Catherine McGuinness has today called on the Government to provide “much needed” support to SMEs. In a letter to the Chancellor, the Policy Chair said City… The post Chancellor urged to provide ‘much needed’ support to SMEs with ‘an extension of the VAT relief’ appeared first on London Business News |…
HSBC has been fined nearly £64m for failings in its anti-money laundering processes. The Financial Conduct Authority said it had found “seriou s weakness” in key parts of HSBC’s transaction… The post HSBC slapped with nearly £64m fine appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Retail sales grew by a better-than-expected 1.4 per cent month-on-month in November, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). City economists had forecast 0.8 per… The post Santa comes early for retailers, but Omicron is a present they’d like to return appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has set monetary policy to meet the 2% inflation target, and in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment. At… The post Interest rate hike ‘will increase pressure on small firms with debt’ as ‘more than a million small businesses took out loans’ appeared first…
The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed (IPSE) has responded to the rising infection rate of the Omicron variant by warning that unless the government offers support to… The post Calls for the government to delay the planned increase in National Insurance following Plan B appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Unions are calling on the government for immediate support for those who work in the hospitality sectors as they have waned of a “jobs crisis.” Pubs and restaurants across the… The post Unions warns of job crises if the government does not sort ‘a package of support for hospitality workers today’ appeared first on London…
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has set monetary policy to meet the 2% inflation target, and in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment. At… The post UK interest rates hiked to 0.25% in surprise move appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
