London’s top stock market index wavered slightly on a day that trade policy continued to be front and centre of attention.
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Shareholders in British Gas owner Centrica rebel over top directors’ pay
by News Roomby News RoomNearly 40% voted against the company’s executive pay deal, which saw boss Chris O’Shea get a £4.3 million package last year.
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Ben Littman, Head of Development, Real Estate, at Aviva Investors, said: “These proposals aim to deliver a showpiece tower in the Square Mile which can support the City of London’s…
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It would mark the first deal agreed upon since Mr Trump’s ‘liberation day’ announcement of global tariffs last month.
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Most popular affordable locations for families looking to buy a home revealed
by News Roomby News RoomA third of people fear being priced out of their ideal family home location, Zoopla said.
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On the Harbour Energy cuts, Russell Borthwick, chief executive at the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce, said: “This is a devastating blow for the 250 plus families directly affected…
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FTSE 100 ends record run of gains as UK and US rates decisions loom
by News Roomby News RoomThe index had been on a winning streak for more than two weeks.
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Badenoch a ‘climate defeatist’, Starmer claims in energy costs exchange
by News Roomby News RoomSir Keir said Mrs Badenoch attends the Wednesday back-and-forth each week to “talk the country down, to carp from the sidelines”, and told MPs: “Of course nobody wants to see…
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Card Factory confident despite ‘uncertain’ backdrop and cost hikes
by News Roomby News RoomDarcy Willson-Rymer, chief executive of Card Factory, said: “Despite an uncertain and inflationary backdrop, we remain confident in our ability to deliver mid-to-high single-digit percentage profit growth, underpinned by our…
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Police chiefs hit back at watchdog over call for action on social media posts
by News Roomby News RoomThe National Police Chiefs’ Council said responsibility for the accuracy of posts lies with users, platforms and regulators.