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2 days ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Mark Channer |Sarah Dunsby |Letitia Randell |Sam Miley
In light of Ferrari’s record-breaking revenues for 2024 and its positive forecast for the next fiscal year despite tariffs, I am reaching out with a comprehensive report, highlighting the companies generating the highest revenue and net profit per employee. Ferrari recently made headlines with the unveiling of its new 296 Speciale hybrid models, priced at €407,000 for the coupe and €462,000 for the convertible in Italy, with U.S. prices expected to be higher due to tariffs.
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3 days ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Mark Channer
The general feeling amongst Ukrainian’s and officials is that Vladimir Putin will not attend peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey on Thursday. Speaking to sources in Kyiv, they have told LondonLovesBusiness that they are expecting Putin hit Ukraine with massive attacks on Thursday to “exert his power” to force Kyiv into submission, they also do not believe Putin will meet with the Ukrainian leader later this week.
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3 days ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Mark Channer |Sarah Dunsby |Letitia Randell |Robert Lane
This isn’t something going unnoticed by UK employers, 84% say they’ve noticed a decline in employee morale over the last 12 months. Recent research from Robert Walters reveals how the ‘purpose deficit’ hitting UK workplaces – driven by a confluence of reduced job opportunities, low morale and unstable leadership – is trapping professionals in unsatisfying roles.
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4 days ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Mark Channer
Berlin has given the Kremlin until midnight on Monday to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine, Germany has warned that if no agreement is made by this time, then severe sanctions will start against Russia. Government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said during a briefing, Tagesschau said Germany’s ultimatum expires at midnight as Russia has ruled out an unconditional 30-day ceasefire. “The clock is ticking, we still have 12 hours until the end of this day,” Kornelius warned Moscow.
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4 days ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Mark Channer
Russia has launched more than 100 Shahed drones on Ukraine ignoring Sir Keir Starmer’s ultimatum to start peace talks. In total Russia launched 108 drones with 55 being shot down and 30 went missing, the Ukrainian military said on Monday. Air raid sirens sounded in Odessa, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia kamikaze drones and electronic warfare units were deployed.
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1 week ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Mark Channer |Sarah Dunsby |Letitia Randell |Robert Lane
Recent research from Scottish Widows reveals a concerning trend: nearly two in five people are expected to struggle to meet basic needs in retirement. In response, a financial expert is shedding light on the long-term impact of poor planning and offering practical steps to break free from the cycle of financial anxiety. Tom Barrett, a debt and benefits specialist at the wellbeing charity caba, warns that financial planning shouldn’t be left until later in life.
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1 week ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Mark Channer |Sarah Dunsby |Letitia Randell |Robert Lane
Last week, I had the chance to share a special ride with someone whose bold thinking has shaped industries and inspired me to dream big — perhaps even to take to the skies in a hot air balloon, just like he has. Sir Richard Branson joined me for a drive through London in a Wayve autonomous vehicle as we made our way to the launch of the new Virgin Hotels location in Shoreditch.
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1 week ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Mark Channer
The UK is on a war footing and the Prime Minister has insisted there will be a “root and branch Strategic Defence Review” to boost Britain’s readiness for war. Earlier this week it was reported the UK is quietly preparing for an attack by Moscow or even a war with Russia, according to The Telegraph. During a VE Day speech at the London Defence Conference Sir Keir Starmer announced plans to overhaul the armed forces.
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1 week ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Mark Channer |Sarah Dunsby |Letitia Randell |Robert Lane
Sir Martin Sorrell has announced his marketing firm S4 Capital’s revenues tumbled in the first quarter amid cutbacks in tech and a “challenging” economy. S4 Capital reported in the three months to 31 March there was a 11.4% drop in pro forma net revenues seeing shares fall 4%, however the marketing firm said their guidance for the full year remains unchanged. S4 Capital is hoping there will be a recovery in the second half of the year.
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1 week ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Mark Channer |Sarah Dunsby |Letitia Randell |Robert Lane
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25% over fears of the US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs which is affecting the global economy. Mike Randall, CEO of Simply Asset Finance, said, “This month’s rate cut will ease some pressure for businesses under strain, especially following recent National Insurance changes, and provides hope for a more stable environment that can foster long-term growth and investment.
