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Royal Mail owner returns to profit ahead of Daniel Kretinsky's …
17 小时之前 · The owner of Royal Mail is on track to return to profitability as its protracted sale to Daniel Kretinsky nears completion, buoyed by a significant increase in parcel deliveries over the festive period. International Distribution Services (IDS) reported that Royal Mail's "successful Christmas period ...
Work on bypass could finally start decades after it was first proposed
5 小时之前 · A long-awaited bypass project, which has been in the pipeline for over 50 years, could finally begin soon. The Mottram Bypass, a £228m A57 link road scheme designed to alleviate congestion between Manchester and Sheffield, was given the final approval last year, despite being first proposed in 1965.
UK business outlook for 2025 is much brighter than the end of 2024
2024年12月30日 · UK businesses are bucking the trend of negative sentiment that has characterised much of the year, with an anticipated upturn in 2025. According to new findings from the Lloyds Business Barometer, more UK firms are optimistic about a stronger start to 2025 compared to their outlook at the beginning of 2024.
West Midlands - Business news, local news, expert opinion
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 …
UK economy's rollercoaster year: From rapid growth to recession …
2025年1月1日 · Analysing the UK's economic trajectory in 2024 has proven to be complex. At the year's outset, a consensus among forecasters suggested another stagnant year for the UK. "Expectations were bleak coming into 2024," commented Sanjay Raja, Deutsche Bank's chief UK economist. "External forecasters were ...
Foreign takeovers of UK companies accelerate in 2024 as buyers …
2024年12月12日 · 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 ...
UK fintech funding races ahead of Europe as sector looks for 2025 ...
6 天之前 · New figures reveal that the UK's fintech sector trailed only the US in total investment last year, despite a significant decline in funding compared to 2023 levels. While global fintech investment decreased by 20% to $43.5bn (£35.2bn), the UK secured $3.6bn (£2.9bn) in funding, surpassing the ...
Live updates as Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers Budget 2024
2024年10月30日 · 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.
North West - Business news, local news, expert opinion - Business …
The latest business news from the North West - including Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Cheshire, Lancashire and Cumbria. The region's biggest employers include THG, B&M, JD Sports, Manchester Airport, The Co-op Group, United Utilities and Bentley. Click here to sign up to receive daily emails straight to your inbox.