It has been a more difficult time for other firms owned by employees or members
Lloyd’s in a major part of the global maritime insurance trade and also hailed strong financial results for 2023
The builders merchant had issued a string of profit warnings as higher mortgage costs choked off home moves
The Easter Bunny has already had to pay out more and it looks like Santa will too
Under-pressure consumers are holding back on spending with the economy already in recession
Dry weather in West Africa sends cocoa prices sharply higher
City markets are now pricing in a rate cut in June
City experts predict that rate of price rises will hit the Bank of England’s target in one or two months’ time
Inflation could hit the Bank’s 2% target as soon as next month, but it’s still unlikely to cut rates until the summer
The next big economic data release is due tomorrow –– and the monetary policy committee meets the next day
Working from home added to the impact of August’s delays, says independent report
Attention from campaign groups focused on executive pay while City eyes outlook for dividends
The £20.3 billion problem – home loans behind on payments up 50% year-on-year