02/05/2024

Felicity Hannah finds out why private school fees are on the rise and the number of pupils enrolling has dropped.

US inflation slowed in April, ending a run of hotter-than-expected prints. Will Bain has the latest.Elsewhere, lots of gloom about companies leaving the London Stock Exchange, but are existential concerns overblown?The Government's own infrastructure tsar has said low investment threatens growth and net zero targets, and we take a look at a couple of branding efforts where companies seem to have forgotten their brand.

After multiple delays, Manchester's new Co-op arena has finally hosted its first gig. Sean Farrington has the latest.Elsewhere, UK wages are growing and unemployment is ticking up. How will this affect the Bank of England's interest rate decision?Some exciting news on the AI front over the past couple of days, but are concerns over job security overblown?

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Following a wet winter and at a time of big legislative changes, Sean Farrington checks in with the farming industry.Elsewhere, more young house buyers are taking on mortgages past the state retirement age. But is this responsible lending?The FTSE also seems to have clicked into gear over the last month. It's got a fair amount of catching up to do, so how much value could it claw back?

Will Bain explores whether working on a Friday is a thing of the past. Plus, we look ahead to UK GDP figures.

Will Bain looks ahead to the Bank of England's interest rate decision at lunchtime. Plus, customers of FTX are set to get their money back - but is it enough?

Sean Farrington finds out why German politicians are calling for a doner kebab price cap. Plus, Disney shares fall despite turning a profit in streaming.

Sean Farrington looks at what deal can be done between the Aslef union and rail operators, as more strikes hit the UK's railways.

Will Bain finds out what Labour's shock win in the West Midlands means for business there. Plus, another week of rail disruption as train strikes and an overtime ban begin.