Category: Economy
Top court rejects Tesco appeal in ‘equal pay’ case
The Supreme Court has blocked Tesco from appealing a key ruling in a long-running equal pay claim brought by more than…
High-cost loans firm Evlo eyes £200m sale in sign of subprime comeback
High cost lender Evlo has tapped bankers for a sale which could fetch the company a valuation of more than £200m,…
Aquis firm scraps failed Bitcoin treasury strategy after admitting ‘challenges’
An Aquis-listed firm will no longer allow shareholders direct exposure to Bitcoin after admitting the strategy damaged its balance sheet. Vaultz…
Boohoo eyes £100m profit as online seller revives fortunes
Fast fashion firm Boohoo has set its sights on a £100m profit after emerging from years of consecutive losses. The London-listed…
Retail sales fall faster than expected ahead of Budget
Retail sales fell at a faster pace than expected in September, new figures have shown, as consumer confidence suffered a major…
IOC’s abdication over Russia is causing much angst as clock ticks down to LA28 Olympics
It’s baffling that sport’s global leaders are still prevaricating over Russia as the LA28 Olympics and Paralympics draw ever nearer, says…
FTSE 100 Live: Stocks to drop as oil higher after Saudi drone attack
Welcome back to the City AM FTSE 100 liveblog. London’s blue-chip index is set to slide this morning after a shaky…
See you in court (eventually): Labour’s dumping problems on broken Tribunals
Since coming to power, Labour has passed some hefty laws, including its landmark renters’ rights reform and employment overhaul, but they…
As Weil eyes a merger, who is a sizeable suitor?
US heavyweight law firm Weil Gotshal and Manges is reportedly pursuing a merger with another law firm and is in active…
Why a ‘do no harm’ Budget isn’t good enough
Labour market statistics can be pretty dry. Inactivity rates, nominal regular earnings growth, payroll numbers and claimant counts tend not, at…
