07 July 2016 Week In Brief: BUSINESS AND THE CITY MIXED MESSAGES IN THREADNEEDLE STREET: The Governor of the Bank of England is treading a very difficult high-wire at the moment. He nailed his colours firmly to the “Remain” mast, in a way that most previous Governors have been careful to avoid in matters of… Continue reading Issue 61:2016 07 07: Week in brief:Financial
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Issue 49: 2016 04 14: Week in Brief Financial
14 April 2016 Week In Brief: BUSINESS AND THE CITY SCUNTHORPE REVISITED: Whilst Mr Cameron continues to struggle with the fascinating subject (to some) of his wealth and how he acquired it, the heat has been off his Trade and Industry Minister, Sajid David, who has used the opportunity to quietly regroup. He has confirmed… Continue reading Issue 49: 2016 04 14: Week in Brief Financial
Issue 46:2016 03 24: Week in brief (Financial)
24 March 2016 Week in Brief: BUSINESS AND THE CITY RETAIL HOME WIN: In another unexpected turn of events in a takeover battle that has been full of them, J Sainsbury emerged victorious to win ownership of Home Retail Group, owner of Argos, the catalogue and high street retailer. The City had reacted… Continue reading Issue 46:2016 03 24: Week in brief (Financial)
Issue 42: 2016 02 25: News in Brief Financial
25 February 2016 Week in Brief: BUSINESS AND THE CITY HEAVY POUNDING: The pound sank against all major currencies on Monday, though perhaps not as much as exciteable headlines suggested, after Boris Johnson announced his intention to campaign for a British exit from the European Community. Boris cannot take all the blame (or credit) for… Continue reading Issue 42: 2016 02 25: News in Brief Financial
Issue39:2016 02 04: Week in Brief FINANCIAL
04 February 2016 Week in Brief: BUSINESS AND THE CITY NOT A GOOD FIT: Once it was the UK’s fashion leader among the young and tight pursed. But now Matalan, the giant fashion discount retailer, is struggling with fierce competition and a business model that seems to have lost the thread. Latest rumour is that… Continue reading Issue39:2016 02 04: Week in Brief FINANCIAL
Issue 37: 2016 01 21:Week in Brief Financial
21 January 2016 Week in Brief:BUSINESS AND THE CITY STEEL DECLINES: Further bad news in the steel industry as Tata Steel announced a further 25%% permanent cut in its UK steel making capacity, taking its forecast production down to 3.5 million tonnes. The cuts this time are at its two major South Wales plants where… Continue reading Issue 37: 2016 01 21:Week in Brief Financial
Issue 35: 2016 01 07: Week in Brief BUSINESS AND THE CITY
07 January 2016 Week in Brief: BUSINESS AND THE CITY CHINA SYNDROME: The troubles of the Chinese economy continue to tantalise observers. China has of course a much less transparent reporting regime than most business analysts are used to. Some of the business that grew so fast in the years of the Chinese economic miracle… Continue reading Issue 35: 2016 01 07: Week in Brief BUSINESS AND THE CITY
