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New stats show why Britain has a major wealth problem
Between 2000 and 2019, dividend payments grew 5.5 times faster than employee compensation on average each year.
‘We have become the laughingstock of Europe’: Industry chief blasts UK border strategy
“The Government has single handily created the world’s most inefficient and expensive border,” Nigel Jenney has said.
Goldman Sachs leaves ‘skeleton team’ in London as it relocates top brass to Europe
Goldman joins a number of financial firms to have relocated dealmaking teams from London to continental European cities.
FTSE 100 hits all-time high – just months after cap on bankers’ bonuses is scrapped
The cap on bankers' bonuses was removed to make the UK look more attractive post-Brexit, but it doesn't seem to be working.
Council-owned port boosts city’s coffers to the tune of £8 million
The profits will support much-needed local services for residents and helps to continue its march to becoming the greenest port in Europe.
City AM issues hilarious apology over ‘missing vowels’ re-brand
Peter Branner, chief investment officer at abrdn, complained that the media are "bullying" the firm over their new name.
Post-Brexit border fee will lead to ‘higher food prices and empty shelves’
A consignment fee of £145 is set to be applied on products passing through the port of Dover or the Eurotunnel from April 30.
Centrica boss who said there is ‘no point’ justifying his salary sees pay nearly double
Chris O’Shea was paid £8.2 million for leading the British Gas owner last year.
£2 of ever £100 spent in UK hospitality now goes to Greggs
The chain of quick-service bakeries accounts for roughly one in five breakfast-to-go visits.