Motor finance, the future of cities & Whitbread: The Companies and Markets Show

The FCA’s long-awaited motor finance redress scheme landed with a lower overall compensation figure than expected. Mark Robinson explores how Lloyds (LLOY) and Close Brothers (CBG) have responded, why both plan to challenge the proposals, and whether the scheme risks turning into another PPI-style saga. Our Big Read is next. The future of cities is shifting as travel and office attendance continue to climb back slowly. Michael Fahy, author of the feature, looks at the steady uptick in London office occupancy, trends between the UK and US markets, and how Reits are reshaping portfolios. Last up, Whitbread (WTB) reported results slightly ahead of estimates, yet shares fell amid rising costs and lease charges. Erin Withey analyses how the Premier Inn owner continues to gain UK market share in a slower economy, and how its accelerated growth plan could unlock long-term value. Timestamps  1:15 Motor finance 12:15 The future of cities 23:08 Whitbred Read the stories mentioned in the show: Banking shares rise on lower-than-expected motor finance costs Mega-cities need to grow – here’s how investors can take advantage Whitbread hit by planned UK restaurant closures and softer demand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.