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London Stock Exchange sees decline as º£½ÇÊÓƵ firms opt to remain private longer, says º£½ÇÊÓƵ Finance report
By City AM
The financial services company, which serves as an industry body for banking, found a dwindling importance of public listings with firms staying private for longer.
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North East liquidation levels rocket as rising costs bite, new figures reveal
Insolvency and Administration
The North East and Yorkshire and Humberside were the only two º£½ÇÊÓƵ regions to see a yearly rise
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Womble Bond Dickinson strikes strategic alliance with Brazilian business
Legal
The new alliance will have a particular focus on the energy sector and extends the firm's reach across three continents
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FTSE 100 opens lower as global markets panic - but gold hits new all-time high
By City AM
The FTSE 100 opened 0.7 per cent lower on Monday, with the FTSE 250 down 1.28 per cent, following a sharp drop in Asian markets and the Nikkei 225 plunging more than four per cent overnight
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Neil Woodford's old trust ups Revolut stake by 85%
Professional Services
The Schroders Capital Global Innovation Trust, which was run by Neil Woodford, has upgraded the value of its stake in Revolut by 85 per cent, meaning it now accounts for 10 per cent of the trust's portfolio
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Lloyds Bank to send 200 senior staff on AI training at University of Cambridge
Lloyds
Lloyds Banking Group has partnered with education technology firm Cambridge Spark for a "bespoke six-month training programme" to enhance AI capabilities across its management.
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Frontier supports Gilbanks with office expansion plan
West Midlands
Birmingham-based funder agrees undisclosed deal with firm opening new flexible office hub in city's business district
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Wealth manager with clients from sports stars to farmers picks Liverpool for its first North West office
Finance
Hoxton Wealth's Mersey base to be led by Jonathon Jay
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NatWest to launch more Accelerator business hubs
West Midlands
High street bank is marking ten-year anniversary of support programme launched in Birmingham by partnering with more universities
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Private equity trusts like Pantheon International and Patria PE undergo investment shake-up
By City AM
Analysts say that the shake-up of investment style is set to cut fees and boost returns for savers
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Choosing the best robo-adviser for your ISA in 2025: A guide for investors
By City AM
One of the most popular ways to invest is through a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are some of the best places to open one in 2025.
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Xeinadin acquires south Wales accountancy firm Curtis Bowden & Thomas
Deals
The acquired firm has offices in Tonypandy and Bridgend.
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Investors should 'buy' these two housebuilders ahead of Spring Statement, broker says
By City AM
Jefferies analysts have said that they believe that there is 'potential' for the Chancellor to announce new support for the housebuilding sector in this week's Spring Statement
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Firms report negative impact on productivity from staff leaving the workforce shows PwC research
Professional Services
A large proportion of economically inactive people said they were interested in returning to work full or part-time
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Global banking giant BNY vows to grow in Manchester as city becomes one of its key global hubs
Finance
Chancellor Rachel Reeves visits BNY's new Angel Square hub for its 2,000 staff
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MS Amlin joins EBRD scheme to boost Ukraine SMEs with €1bn reinsurance cover
By City AM
MS Amlin has secured a reinsurance scheme that could provide up to €1bn (£830m) in annual coverage for Ukraine SMEs.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves' headroom shrinks as government borrowing soars
By City AM
The government borrowed more than expected in February, official figures showed, spelling trouble for Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the Spring Statement next week
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Schroders share price target upgraded as analysts see 'upside risk'
By City AM
Schroders' share price has surged this year after the asset manager announced a cost-cutting drive, and RBC analysts believe there is "more upside risk than downside"
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TSB appoints new CEO amid parent company's uncertain future
By City AM
The º£½ÇÊÓƵ retail bank has appointed a new chief executive officer amidst its parent company's uncertain future
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Natwest partners with OpenAI as FTSE giant scales up tech
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The FTSE 100 lender said it would leverage AI to meet customers' needs faster and more effectively, whilst increasing productivity and efficiency across operations.
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Bank of England maintains interest rates at 4.5% amid global trade concerns
By City AM
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted 8-1 to keep interest rates on hold at 4.5 per cent
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Wage growth soars as Bank of England prepares to make interest rate decision
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The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that annual regular pay, excluding bonuses, grew 5.9 per cent between November 2024 and January 2025.
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Lloyd's of London reports profit drop to £9.6bn amid US wildfire claims and market volatility
By City AM
Lloyd's of London, the world's leading insurance and reinsurance marketplace, has reported a profit before tax of £9.6bn for 2024, a drop from the £10.7bn reported for 2023
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Santander announces closure of 95 branches impacting 750 jobs across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
Santander
The Spanish-owned lender said it was shutting the branches from June, while also cutting hours across 36 sites and switching 18 to be counter-free in moves impacting on more than a third of its 444-strong network
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DealsDevelopment Bank of Wales exit from Freight Logistics SolutionsThe 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
DealsDevelopment Bank of Wales exit from Freight Logistics SolutionsThe development had made a £2.2m equity investment in the logistics firm four years ago
The 5 º£½ÇÊÓƵ 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
Food and DrinkMultimillion-pound job creating expansion set for County Durham food producer MoguntiaThe family group celebrates its 122th anniversary this month and is confident its products have reached the majority of º£½ÇÊÓƵ households
SpanSet º£½ÇÊÓƵ outlines its commitment to protecting the º£½ÇÊÓƵ’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 WestCheshire Lines and Shorelines site in Birkenhead hits market with £5m price tagThe 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.