Alex Turner

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Interest rates cut again as Bank of England responds to the impact of Trump's tariffs

1 week ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Alex Turner

Interest rates have been cut by 0.25% to 4.25%, the fourth cut in the past year, as the Bank of England responds to increased economic headwinds and the impact of America’s trade war policies. The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) started to reduce rates last August and followed up with further quarter-point cuts in November and February. Today’s cut was expected, although the split MPC vote was not.
Interest rates cut again as Bank of England responds to the impact of Trump's tariffs

1 week ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Alex Turner

Home / North West / Economy / Interest rates cut again as Bank of England responds to the impact of Trump’s tariffs Interest rates have been cut by 0.25% to 4.25%, the fourth cut in the past year, as the Bank of England responds to increased economic headwinds and the impact of America’s trade war policies. The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) started to reduce rates last August and followed up with further quarter-point cuts in November and February. Today’s cut was expected, although...
Van Elle sells off its heavy haulage division

1 week ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Alex Turner

Home / North West / Latest News / Van Elle sells off its heavy haulage division Engineering contractor Van Elle has sold its heavy haulage division to redirect investment spending into core areas and reduce its debt. Runcorn-based WS Specialist Logistics has paid £2.9m to take on Van Elle’s in-house HGV fleet as well as its transport management team and directly-employed drivers. WS has facilities close to Van Elle’s headquarters in Nottinghamshire. The two companies have already worked...
Helen Godwin becomes new West of England mayor

1 week ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Alex Turner

Home / South West / Latest News / Helen Godwin becomes new West of England mayor Labour’s Helen Godwin has been elected as the new West of England mayor, taking over from scandal-hit Dan Norris. She secured 25% of the vote, with Reform’s Arron Banks in second with 22%, in an election that saw five candidates receive at least 14%. There were 205,557 votes cast, with turnout at 30%. Godwin’s campaign had focused on transport improvements – especially the bus network and more railway stations –...
Ibstock CFO to take up another FTSE 250 role

2 weeks ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Alex Turner

Home / West Midlands / People / Ibstock CFO to take up another FTSE 250 role Ibstock’s CFO Chris McLeish is to leave after six years to join fellow FTSE 250 company Hill & Smith.
400 staff take ownership at Parsons Bakery

2 weeks ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Alex Turner

Home / South West / Deals / 400 staff take ownership at Parsons Bakery Parsons Bakery is to share the dough with its 400 employees after it became an employee ownership trust.
Market volatility increases engagement and inflows at St James's Place

3 weeks ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Alex Turner

Home / South West / Markets / Market volatility increases engagement and inflows at St James’s Place Volatility in global markets has helped to increase engagement for St James’s Place, resulting in a “another strong quarter for new business”. The Gloucestershire-based wealth management group received a net inflow of £1.7bn of funds from investors in the first quarter, which has been dominated by market uncertainty responding to the start of President Trump’s second term. Chief executive Mark...
The Property Franchise Group doubles profits in 'truly transformational year'

1 month ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Alex Turner

Home / South West / Markets / The Property Franchise Group doubles profits in ‘truly transformational year’ The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) doubled profits in a year dominated by its merger with Belvoir and acquisition of GPEA. The deals resulted in the Bournemouth-headquartered group having nearly 2,000 branches operating under 18 brands including Fine & Country, Hunters, and Mr and Mrs Clarke. It also manages more than 150,000 rental properties. TPFG chief executive Gareth Samples said...
Increasing number of 18-year-olds puts student developer on track to hit expected grades

1 month ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Alex Turner

Home / South West / Markets / Increasing number of 18-year-olds puts student developer on track to hit expected grades Student housing group Unite is “on track” to achieve its targets in what is expected to be a busier year for university applications. A growing population of 18-year-olds and “improving trends” in international student underpin Unite’s confidence despite a shift towards later bookings. Joe Lister, Unite Students chief executive, said: “Reservations have accelerated in recent...
Cornish Metals agrees land deal with Cornwall Council

1 month ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Alex Turner

Home / South West / Markets / Cornish Metals agrees land deal with Cornwall Council Cornish Metals has bought a 4.5-acre site from Cornwall Council as it looks to expand its South Crofty site.