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COP26: HSBC UK launches £500m green SME fund to support SMEs

HSBC UK has announced the launch of a £500m Green SME Fund as part of its commitment to support businesses of all sizes to transition and thrive in a low… The post COP26: HSBC UK launches £500m green SME fund to support SMEs appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Asset finance market grew by 6% in September 2021

New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that total asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) grew by 6% in September 2021 compared… The post Asset finance market grew by 6% in September 2021 appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

FCA revamps ESG Strategy

The Financial Conduct Authority has refreshed its ESG (Environment Social and Governance) Strategy, to help support the transition to a more sustainable future. The FCA has therefore, outlined a revamped… The post FCA revamps ESG Strategy appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

No fireworks but steady gains for the FTSE

There were few fireworks for the FTSE 100 on Friday but the index did make steady progress amid strength in the banking sector and BT shares after the telecoms giant… The post No fireworks but steady gains for the FTSE appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Why JD Sports is furious

Peter Cowgill’s blood is boiling as JD Sports is being forced to sell trainers shop Footasylum. He has been fighting the competition authority for some time, arguing that even after… The post Why JD Sports is furious appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

FTSE 100 driven up by oil, tobacco, miners and telecoms stocks

Stock markets took the Federal Reserve’s statement on stimulus tapering in their stride as investors liked the news that the central bank would be patient about raising interest rates. US… The post FTSE 100 driven up by oil, tobacco, miners and telecoms stocks appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

UK van market sees marginal decline in October

The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declined marginally by -4.6%, in October, with 27,420 vans registered according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and… The post UK van market sees marginal decline in October appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Will sparks fly as Rivian files for IPO?

With Rivian expecting to go public this month, Maxim Manturov, Head of Investment Research at Freedom Finance Europe, explains why the electric vehicle company should be on your radar. “Following… The post Will sparks fly as Rivian files for IPO? appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Bus fares have risen above inflation by 1.7% in the year to March

In the year to March, the Department for Transport (DfT) said bus fares in England have risen by 1.7% and passengers are being hit with above inflation fares. The Consumer… The post Bus fares have risen above inflation by 1.7% in the year to March appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Pensioners shouldn’t hold their breath despite House of Lords triple-lock axe defeat

The House of Lords has voted 220 to 178 in favour of retaining the state pension triple-lock next year. Amendment backs using an adjusted earnings measure “to take account of… The post Pensioners shouldn’t hold their breath despite House of Lords triple-lock axe defeat appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

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