IMF raises China growth forecast to five per cent, in line with government targets
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised China's economic growth forecast upwards to 5%.
AIM has not issued any fines since 2021. Why is that?
The London Stock Exchange’s AIM market has not issued any public fines since November 2021, according to the latest available figures, raising questions about its supervision of the junior exchange.
BHP abandons £39bn pursuit of Anglo American
BHP has abandoned its pursuit of Anglo American today after the London-listed firm refused to offload its South African iron ore business prior to a deal and declined to extend takeover talks.
Legal regulator sets out ‘excessive’ fee hikes to boost drained industry fund
The legal regulator wants to increase law firm fees by 236 per cent in order to rebuild the sector's compensation fund after it was significantly impacted over the last year
The City’s betting the Royal Mail bid gets lost in the post. But will it?
While it is true the Royal Mail deal may face some regulatory resistance, the alternative situation may be worse for the next government.
Blackstone: Investment manager enters £850m race for Village Hotels
Private investment giant Blackstone has reportedly entered the £850m auction to buy mid-market hotel chain Village Hotels.
Wood Group mulls fourth and ‘final’ takeover bid from Dubai-based Sidara
Dubai-based engineering and consulting firm Sidara has submitted a fourth and "final" takeover proposal to Aberdeen-based rival John Wood Group.
Why Time to Act chose the Aquis Stock Exchange over venture capital
Green tech engineer Time to Act is floating on the Aquis Stock Exchange this morning (Wednesday) in a boost for London markets.
Emma Sleep: CMA threatens legal action against mattress firm over pricing tactics
The Competition and Market Authority has threatened mattress company Emma Sleep with a lawsuit unless it "commits to changing its practices"
Evening Standard to drop daily print schedule as losses bite
London's Evening Standard has reportedly told staff it will now only go to print once a week, down from the five-days-a-week format the newspaper currently operates.