Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets opened broadly flat this morning, feeling continued pressure from rising UK bond yields (gilts) and shifting rate expectations as investors grappled with persistent inflation concerns. The yield on the UK 10-year gilt climbed to 4.9%, its highest since July 2008, as traders once again pared back expectations […]
A new survey has revealed that over half (53%) of workplaces in the audit and governance sector have implemented GenAI tools in their day-to-day tasks. Carried out by CareersinAudit.com, the survey asked audit and governance professionals about how AI is being implemented in their respective organisations, and their attitudes towards the tech. While more than claim the tools […]
UK-registered businesses involved in late-stage, collaborative research and development (CR&D) of automotive technology and processes can now apply for a share of up to £40m government funding matched by industry. The latest competition facilitated by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) and delivered in partnership with Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, and […]
The North East and London were once again the two standout performers in terms of regional business activity growth in December, according to the latest NatWest UK Regional Growth Tracker. Higher business activity was recorded in three of the 12 nations and regions in December. Alongside the North East (index at 55.1) and the capital […]
Rent and mortgage spending increased 1.8 % year-on-year last month, the lowest rate of growth since August 2024, according to the latest Barclays Property Insights report. Though encouraging, costs continue to increase, and consumers’ confidence in their ability to afford their rental and mortgage payments dropped to 52 % in December (down 3 percentage points), […]
Watts Commercial Finance, the multi-award-winning commercial finance brokerage, is delighted to announce the appointment of Akash Narula as one of their new commercial managers. Akash will be covering Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas, as the company continues its strategic expansion to meet growing client demand across the UK. Joining from Aldermore Bank, where he […]
The latest research from The Global Payroll Association (GPA) reveals that after two consecutive years in which the UK’s gender pay gap narrowed, 2024 saw it once again grow wider, with London driving this trend having seen the largest increase in the gender pay gap. The GPA analysed average salary data* and gender pay gap score data* […]
The UK’s small and medium-sized businesses are bracing for cost increases this year, according to new research from iwoca – one of Europe’s largest SME lenders. iwoca’s annual SME Outlook, based on a survey of SME owners, shows that mounting business running costs tops the list of pressure points going into 2025, with 42% of business owners […]
Leonard Curtis has unveiled new roles for two key members of its leadership team as the firm starts an ambitious programme of growth for the next three years. David Brown, who joined the business in July 2023 as chief operations and financial officer, becomes chief operating officer (COO), while Paul Birks, who has been group […]
PKF Littlejohn Advisory has appointed leading industry professional Paul Williams as a new partner to further strengthen the firm’s UK-wide restructuring and insolvency capabilities. With more than 30 years’ experience across corporate restructuring, recovery and advisory, Paul has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to a wide range of senior lenders. High-profile assignments range […]
