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Foreign takeovers of UK companies accelerate in 2024 as buyers …
Dec 12, 2024 · The foreign acquisition spree on UK firms has gained momentum this year, with international buyers executing a series of high-profile deals to take over listed companies. According to research from Bain & Company, deals initiated by foreign buyers targeting UK companies surged 55 per cent to $116bn ...
Government open to change on electric vehicle rules after …
4 days ago · Potential changes to electric vehicle rules called for by Nissan and other car manufacturers have been outlined by the Government. A consultation has been launched into the phase-out of petrol and diesel cars, with automotive and charging experts invited to share their views in a bid to “restore clarity” for automotive firms and the charging industry.
Business confidence ends 2024 on a low due to fears around jobs …
5 days ago · Business confidence in the UK hit its lowest point in 2024 during December, as concerns over layoffs and price hikes hindered business growth opportunities. According to the latest Lloyds Business Barometer, business confidence dipped by two points to 39 per cent this month, although it remained ...
UK economy to 'grow twice as fast' as Europe in 2025 on back of …
Dec 5, 2024 · According to a leading bank's forecast, the UK economy is on track to expand twice as fast as its European peers next year thanks to the spending boosts introduced in October’s Budget.. Analysts at ING have pointed to an estimated growth of 1.4 per cent for Britain's gross domestic product (GDP) in the coming year, outlined in the bank’s annual economic outlook, meanwhile predicting a mere ...
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John Lewis Royal Warrants granted to Queen's trusted fashion designers and beauty experts The King has granted royal warrants to 386 companies that previously held warrants from Queen Elizabeth II, including household names like John Lewis, Heinz and Nestle, while the Duchess has appointed seven new holders
UK economy flatlined in run-up to Budget, new figures show
5 days ago · Revised figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have shown that the UK economy experienced no growth in the third quarter of this year, contradicting earlier reports of a 0.1 per cent increase. This stagnation means the UK matched Italy for the lowest growth among G7 nations during ...
UK companies cut jobs at fastest rate in nearly 4 years as firms ...
Dec 16, 2024 · The private sector in the UK has seen the fastest rate of job cuts in nearly four years, as companies react to new tax rules announced in the Budget. The latest S&P Global Flash UK Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) revealed that while business confidence remained steady from November due to a ...
Live updates as Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers Budget 2024
Oct 30, 2024 · A1 dualling plans scrapped. There has been hope from campaigners for decades that the A1 would be dualled up to the Scottish border. But after decades of setbacks and broken promises, residents living north of Morpeth are still waiting for a firm answer on whether the work will ever actually be given the green light as successive Governments have failed to deliver.
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The latest business news from across the West Midlands including Birmingham, the Black Country, Coventry and Solihull. The region's biggest employers include Aston Martin, Birmingham Airport, Jaguar Land Rover, JCB, HS2, HSBC UK and NEC Group. Never miss a story - click here to sign up to our free email updates - and follow our …