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Professional Services
Funding deal for Entrepreneurs Circle
West Midlands
Company has launched a new training facility in Solihull and aims to create 12 jobs over the coming months
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Banks face turmoil as HSBC and Barclays shares plummet amid escalating global trade war
By City AM
HSBC, Barclays, Standard Chartered, Lloyds and Natwest shares are all down today as the global trade war kicks off
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North West's hybrid working firms want staff to spend more time in the office
Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton to study finds hybrid working boosts productivity and wellbeing
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Saga reports surge in profits as demand for cruises among over-50s soars
By City AM
The company told markets this morning that underlying profit before tax for the year ended January 31 was £47.8m, up 25 per cent year on year.
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HMRC sees º£½ÇÊÓÆµ firms overpaying billions in corporation tax as complex system hits businesses
By City AM
The complex º£½ÇÊÓÆµ tax system is causing problems for businesses, with hundreds of thousands of firms having overpaid corporation tax in the last tax year
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The latest acquisitions and equity investments in Wales
Deals
Companies featured include Burbank, 10six Games and Cellar Drinks
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Hoxton Wealth launches new Birmingham team
West Midlands
Global wealth management firm says it plans to grow the operation in the city to 20 staff by the end of this year
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Barclays shares bounce back after bruising spell as FTSE 100 recovers from chaotic week
By City AM
The FTSE 100 lender was among top banks, including HSBC and Standard Chartered, which led the blue-chip index's top fallers as markets sunk.
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Bank of England contacts lenders over Trump's tariffs as Reeves says 'banking system is resilient'
By City AM
The Bank of England has asked lenders about their clients' financial well-being in the aftermath of Donald Trump's tariff onslaught, while the Chancellor has said the "banking system is resilient"
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FTSE 100 stages tentative recovery as pound climbs from one-year lows
By City AM
The º£½ÇÊÓÆµ's blue-chip FTSE 100 index opened 1.5 per cent higher this morning, recovering some of the losses recorded over the past three trading days amid the fallout of US president Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs
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JP Morgan boss warns trade tariffs could lead to US recession and stagflation
By City AM
Jamie Dimon, who has previously been a sounding board for President Donald Trump and was tipped to serve in his cabinet, warned of the risks of the US President's trade policy
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Barclays and Natwest stock plunge is 'looming global recession' warning
By City AM
Barclays fell nearly five per cent in midday trading on Monday, and has lost almost 20 per cent of its value in the last five days. Natwest also sank over seven per cent after markets opened, before clawing back some gains
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Gold prices dip despite safe haven status amid Trump's new tariffs and global market turmoil
By City AM
Gold prices have fallen for the third session in a row, despite the precious metal's reputation as a safe haven amid global trade uncertainty
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HSBC and Standard Chartered shares plummet as 'outsized' tariffs bite
By City AM
HSBC and Standard Chartered shares plunged on Monday as the lenders' exposure to Asian economies, which have been the hardest hit by President Donald Trump's latest tariffs, weighed on the stock price
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Fintech giant Clearbank reports first full-year results as it expands across Europe
By City AM
The digital bank, which is responsible for processing 10 per cent of all º£½ÇÊÓÆµ payments, revealed its first full-year results at group level following its European expansion
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Cheshire HR software firm makes Appraisd acquisition as it vows global growth
North West
CEO hails ‘pivotal moment’ for LDC-backed group
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People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions
Appointments
Companies featuring in this week's round-up include RMT, Avison Young, Hay & Kilner, Muckle LLP and Parklane Plowden Chambers
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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ's major banks face downturn as FTSE 100 slips amid new US tariffs
By City AM
Shares in Natwest and Barclays slumped over six per cent during early trading, making them the index's top fallers. HSBC and Lloyds lost over five per cent. Standard Chartered was not far behind with a loss of four per cent.
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FTSE 100 crumbles again as Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariff assault continues
By City AM
The º£½ÇÊÓÆµ's flagship index lost around 1.2 per cent during early trading, with the FTSE 250 down nearly one per cent. Lenders were among the top fallers as markets opened, continuing a trend from Thursday
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Newcastle recruitment company Lead Candidate launches own drive for new employees
Pharmaceuticals
The specialist recruitment firm has also moved into a brand new Newcastle city centre head office at 8 Nelson Street
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Close Brothers stock soars past target price while HSBC, Barclays and Standard Chartered tumble
By City AM
Shares in FTSE 250 lender Close Brothers rallied on Thursday morning whilst its banking rivals HSBC, Barclays and Standard Chartered tumbled
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HSBC and Barclays shares tumble as Trump's new tariffs shake up FTSE 100
By City AM
Shares in Britain's top lenders plunged into the red during early trading on Thursday as Trump's tariff announcement hit London markets
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Wise forecasts robust growth with 21% increase in active customers and £1.4bn income
By City AM
The company said it is hosting a capital markets day and posted preliminary figures for its current financial year on Thursday
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London Stock Exchange's IPO market is 'nothing more than a dribble'
By City AM
There have only been four IPOs on the London Stock Exchange this year, compared to 15 takeover bids, as analysts fear the market is being depleted of strong companies
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Bank of England rate cut 'almost certain' after poor economic growth
The Bank of England is "almost certain" to cut interest rates next month after the economy slumped for a second month in a row, according to economists.
By City AM
Bank of England rate cut 'almost certain' after poor economic growth
The Bank of England is "almost certain" to cut interest rates next month after the economy slumped for a second month in a row, according to economists.
Future of º£½ÇÊÓÆµ banking: Which specialist lenders are likely takeover targets?
By City AM
The º£½ÇÊÓÆµ banking sector has seen a flurry of mergers and acquisitions in recent years, with the latest a landmark deal between Santander and TSB Bank
Call for new º£½ÇÊÓÆµ 'investment hub' to prevent financial services from losing global position
By City AM
A new report warns that the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ risks losing its status as a leading financial centre unless it acts quickly to modernise and streamline investment services
Jupiter snaps up º£½ÇÊÓÆµ's largest investment manager for non-profits in £100m swoop
By City AM
The FTSE 250 fund manager said the deal to buy CCLA will deliver at least £16m in annual recurring cost savings as it seeks to streamline support functions and incorporate CCLA's technology to reduce duplication in systems.
Close Brothers announces strategic shift in lending, prioritising commercial insurance over personal lines
By City AM
The lender said it would start to focus on insurance products designed for businesses, which the firm said offered better risk-adjusted returns and long-term growth potential
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By City AM
Bank of England rate cut 'almost certain' after poor economic growth
The Bank of England is "almost certain" to cut interest rates next month after the economy slumped for a second month in a row, according to economists.
Call for SME 'champions' to support Invictus Games 2027
West Midlands
New business initiative launched which it is hoped will raise vital funds to help host the sporting spectacle at the NEC
Bristol tech company snaps up German eye-tracking AI firm
Deals
It is the third acquisition for South West-based Smartbox Group in the last six weeks
Locations of three huge new Welsh wind farms revealed that will dominate skylines and power 350,000 homes
Welsh Government
The plan is to generate enough renewable electricity to meet 70% of what's used in Wales by 2030, rising to 100% by 2035
Enterprise
Greenergy to close Immingham biodiesel plant with 60 jobs at risk
The firm has announced plans to close its base at West Riverside, Immingham, which it started production at 18 years ago, with the loss of 60 jobs
Call for SME 'champions' to support Invictus Games 2027
West Midlands
New business initiative launched which it is hoped will raise vital funds to help host the sporting spectacle at the NEC
£2m sale deal for Sutton Coldfield property
West Midlands
Home to wine warehouse and dental surgery has been snapped up by private investor
Humber Estuary could be new home to 'floating power barge' and small nuclear reactor
Energy
The Humber Estuary could be home to the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ's first small nuclear reactor, following an agreement signed by an international consortium.
National Trust to cut 550 jobs following chancellor's tax hikes
Employment
The charity has blamed rising costs including increases to employer national insurance contributions