James Green

2 months ago | londonlovesbusiness.com | Quasar Elizundia |Sarah Dunsby |James Green |Hani Abuagla

British Gas has announced an extension to its ‘You Pay: We Pay’ initiative so that more customers can benefit from the £10 million available in the scheme. This first-of-its-kind initiative in the energy sector matches 100% of energy payments made by customers in need, helping to reduce or prevent energy debt. Originally launched in June 2024, British Gas has already provided targeted support to thousands of households facing or at risk of fuel poverty.

2 months ago | londonlovesbusiness.com | Quasar Elizundia |Sarah Dunsby |James Green |Hani Abuagla

The Colombian currency has recently demonstrated a remarkable capacity for resilience, maintaining a positive profile despite the persistent volatility of the foreign exchange market. Although the peso’s performance has experienced ups and downs against the dollar, investors’ reaction to recent domestic economic indicators suggests a vote of confidence.

2 months ago | londonlovesbusiness.com | Sarah Dunsby |James Green |Hani Abuagla |Robert Lane

Costa Coffee, The Nation’s Favourite Coffee Shop, has announced that it will increase pay rates from 1 April 2025 for over 15,000 team members in its 1,500 UK company-owned stores. This £8m investment raises the starting national pay rate for its Baristas to £12.60 per hour, from £12 per hour. This is part of Costa Coffee’s efforts to ensure team members continue to receive a sustainable pay rate that factors in the cost of living.

2 months ago | londonlovesbusiness.com | George Pavel |Sarah Dunsby |James Green |Robert Lane

UK GDP saw growth of 0.1% in Q4 2024, above expectations of a contraction of -0.1%. UK GDP expanded by 0.4% month on month in December, above expectations of 0.1% growth. (Trading Economics). Isaac Stell, Investment Manager at Wealth Club said, “UK GDP grew by 0.1% in the final quarter of 2024 following no growth in the third quarter. Month-on-month GDP for December showed surprising strength growing at 0.4%.

2 months ago | londonlovesbusiness.com | Sarah Dunsby |James Green |Robert Lane

In a global environment still marked by uncertainty, the Mexican peso is showing relative stability ahead of the imminent monetary policy decision by the Banco de México (Banxico). The expectation of a 50 basis points cut in the interest rate this month reflects a strategic calculation: to seize an opportunity to continue stimulating the economy while the relative exchange rate stability permits it. I personally believe that Banxico’s decision is based on two key factors.