Alvarez & Marsal plans $18 billion float
The front page of Business & Money:
- Alvarez & Marsal plans $18 billion float: Consultancy giant Alvarez & Marsal is considering a public listing valued at about $18 billion. The company may float in New York or London.
- FCA plans fast-track for raising cash: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to speed up regulatory approvals to support UK economic growth. Focus on making it easier for companies to raise cash quickly.
- BP urged to slim down and cut jobs: BP faces pressure to simplify its business and reduce staff to improve efficiency and returns.
Monday 28 April 2025 – The front page stories today:
Alvarez & Marsal plans $18 billion float
- Consultancy giant Alvarez & Marsal is considering a public listing valued at about $18 billion.
- The company may float in New York or London.
FCA plans fast-track for raising cash
- The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to speed up regulatory approvals to support UK economic growth.
- Focus on making it easier for companies to raise cash quickly.
BP urged to slim down and cut jobs
- BP faces pressure to simplify its business and reduce staff to improve efficiency and returns.
Mo Farah launches fitness app
- Mo Farah, the Olympic champion, is launching a new app to offer personalised fitness plans for all levels of runners.
High-profile banker leaves UK for Milan
- Richard Gnodde, a major figure in banking and the arts, is leaving London for Milan amid ongoing UK financial sector shifts.
London homebuilding hits 16-year low
- Homebuilding rates in London have dropped to the lowest level since the financial crash, due to planning delays and costs.
WPP rebel launches rival agency
- A former WPP executive has set up a new agency to compete against the advertising giant.