City of London firms keep hiring levels high
New figures show that London companies are not letting concern over slower growth affect their hiring tendencies. There may have…
London gives UK Treasury £34 billion boost each year
A new report has highlighted the huge contribution that London makes to the UK economy. It’s well-known that London is…
SME staff see value in flexibility
Flexibility is at the core of retaining top talent for SMEs, according to a new report. Flexibility is a key…
What do Islamic Finance & 'Sukuk' bonds mean for the UK?
Last week the World Islamic Economic Forum took place at London’s Excel Centre. LSBF’s Sahar Ata feels buoyant about Islamic…
Canary Wharf owners reject £2.2bn Qatar bid
A takeover bid for Canary Wharf has been quickly rejected by its current operator. Canary Wharf is at the heart…
Satisfaction at work in the UK rises
Satisfaction at work among UK employees is rising, according to the latest report from Randstad. After years of slow wage…
Small businesses need talent to thrive
Small companies seeking growth need to find and recruit the right talent, according to Everline research. Small companies are booming…
Personal and SME banking to face competition probe
Personal current accounts and small business banking are about to come under scrutiny for the Competition and Markets Authority. Consumers…
London Stock Exchange to shake up trading with midday stock auctions
The London Stock Exchange is hoping to win business back from dark pools with noon auctions from next year. The…
Fast-growing small firms power UK economic growth, says report
A major chunk of the UK’s growth is coming from a small number of high-potential firms, figures show. It’s well-known…
Small business lending leaps to £1.25bn record
New lenders on the scene have boosted small business finance in the UK, figures show. Access to finance for small…
UK manufacturing surges and hits three-month high
New PMI data shows that manufacturing in the UK is outstripping the eurozone, even though it remains a key export…