If senior bankers at Lloyds Banking Group don’t follow a new rule requiring them to be in the office at least twice a week, their bonuses could be lowered. The …
James Whitmore
James Whitmore
James Whitmore is a London-based business editor and economic analyst with over 15 years of experience tracking UK and global markets. A former consultant turned financial journalist, James is known for his clear, in-depth reporting on business strategies, economic policy, and entrepreneurship. At News To Date, he breaks down financial trends and delivers insight for professionals, investors, and decision-makers.
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UK business executives focus on cost-cutting and reducing their hiring plans in response to the government tax increases announced in the autumn budget. As a result of many organizations using …
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As they deal with large cost hikes projected to drive food and other commodities prices up all year, retailers in the UK have urged the government to alleviate the growing …
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A KPMG and the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) poll shows that UK job postings for permanent posts dropped at their fastest pace in four years last month, indicating mounting …
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Global markets are fighting increasing inflation and economic troubles, and, more particularly, in the UK, gold prices are soaring to new levels. The metal, inching close to its record high, …
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Business
Rolls-Royce to Invest £300 Million in Goodwood Factory Expansion Amid Growing Demand for Bespoke Cars
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has declared a significant £300 million investment to grow its Goodwood, West Sussex manufacturing plant. This calculated action seeks to meet the rising demand for luxury bespoke …
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A heroic political move by Scottish Labour has put the Scottish government’s Budget for the forthcoming fiscal year on the course to pass. The chances that Labour’s decision to abstain …
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Chief executives of FTSE 100 businesses will have made more money by Monday midday than the average worker in a year. This is a clear example of the widening gap …
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Economy
UK House Prices Rise for Fourth Consecutive Month in December, Ending 2024 on Strong Footing
The most recent statistics from Nationwide Building Society show that house prices in the UK increased noticeably for the fourth consecutive month in December 2024, therefore concluding the year on …
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With sales of £1 billion over the four weeks before Christmas Eve, Lidl, the German-owned bargain grocery business, reached a significant milestone this Christmas. The retailer has never before seen …