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Professional Services
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
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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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City broker downgrades St James's Place despite strong inflows
By City AM
RBC analyst Ben Bathurst downgraded his price target on St James's Place from 1,100p to 1,050p today, after the wealth manager's stock price has fallen more than two per cent
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Cash ISAs fall out of favour as 57% more people put money into Stocks and Shares ISAs
By City AM
The number of Stocks and Shares ISAs opened each year has surged 57 per cent in the last five years, against a seven per cent fall in Cash ISAs, new data has shown
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M&A adviser Rickitt Mitchell says deals market is bouncing back as it names new managing partner
Professional Services
Neil Mitchell says ‘high-growth businesses are increasingly coming back to market’
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Law firm Weightmans appoints Sarah Walton as first female managing partner
Professional Services
New leader vows ‘evolution, not revolution’ as she succeeds John Schorah
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New Manchester boss for global law firm Squire Patton Boggs hails city's ‘thriving deal community’
Professional Services
Deals specialist James Fitzgibbon joined firm's corporate practice in 2017
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Limitless Travel secures £6.5m funding round
West Midlands
Birmingham-based company provides holidays for disabled people and will use capital to expand its range of destinations
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Close Brothers shares volatile as motor finance Supreme Court case kicks off
By City AM
The bank was one of the FTSE's top fallers as markets opened after it suffered a downgrade from City broker Peel Hunt
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Historic accountancy firm NRB acquired by Cowgills
Professional Services
Wigan practice was founded by Norman Richard Barton in 1948
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Development Bank of Wales exit from Freight Logistics Solutions
The development had made a £2.2m equity investment in the logistics firm four years ago
Law firm Tilly, Bailey & Irvine expands into Sunderland with acquisition of 15-strong practice
Deals
The move adds to Tilly, Bailey & Irvine's bases in Stockton, Wynyard and Barnard Castle
Deals
Development Bank of Wales exit from Freight Logistics Solutions
The development had made a £2.2m equity investment in the logistics firm four years ago
The 5 º£½ÇÊÓÆµ fintechs with the most customer complaints named - full list
By City AM
Revolut and Monzo customers proved to be the most disgruntled customers in the second half of last year, according to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS)
Law firm Tilly, Bailey & Irvine expands into Sunderland with acquisition of 15-strong practice
Deals
The move adds to Tilly, Bailey & Irvine's bases in Stockton, Wynyard and Barnard Castle
Lloyd's of London appoints new CEO as John Neal successor named
By City AM
Patrick Tiernan has been appointed as the new CEO of Lloyd's of London, with current chief John Neal set to step down at the end of May
London-based Metro Bank sees share price lift following positive Q1 financial update
By City AM
Metro Bank said profits had increased significantly in the first quarter of 2025 as the embattled lender's turnaround gathers pace
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Multimillion-pound job creating expansion set for County Durham food producer Moguntia
The family group celebrates its 122th anniversary this month and is confident its products have reached the majority of º£½ÇÊÓÆµ households
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SpanSet º£½ÇÊÓÆµ outlines its commitment to protecting the º£½ÇÊÓÆµâ€™s workforce during No Falls Week 2025
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The Cheshire-based company, which provides solutions for safe working at height, offers a range of equipment and related services, including training, inspection, consultancy, and equipment supply
Boss of restaurant chain Steak of the Art on future of Bristol site
Restaurants
Steve Bowen spoke exclusively to Business Live about fighting to keep his Bristol restaurant open for business
Development Bank of Wales exit from Freight Logistics Solutions
Deals
The development had made a £2.2m equity investment in the logistics firm four years ago
Large building supplies depot shuts with potential job losses
Employment
The Plymouth branch of RGB Building Supplies has ceased trading
North West
Cheshire Lines and Shorelines site in Birkenhead hits market with £5m price tag
The Cheshire Lines and Shorelines site and buildings on Canning Street in Birkenhead, which were built as rail storage sheds in 1884, are being marketed by Smith and Sons and Worthington Owen
Interactive Investor to base Leeds team at Aire Park
property news
The firm's 300-strong workforce will be based out of 3 South Brook Street
Development Bank of Wales exit from Freight Logistics Solutions
Deals
The development had made a £2.2m equity investment in the logistics firm four years ago
Soho House Manchester opening date confirmed
North West
Opening has since been hit by numerous delays but bosses 'excited' to move forward
How is artificial intelligence reshaping the world of business
Technology
Larger firms are significantly ahead of their smaller counterparts not only in adopting AI but in scaling it across their organisations.