UK The pound has surged to a one-year high following UK inflation and UK growth… Simon Rowe Jul 12, 2024 The pound rose to its highest value against the dollar since almost a full year after the UK's economy grew faster…
Oil and Gas Labour faces legal challenges over its plan to ban all new North Sea licenses… Simon Rowe Jul 12, 2024 The Labor government faces a legal dilemma in its plans to ban new North Sea oil exploration and gas before the…
Companies Carpetright put on sale Simon Rowe Jul 12, 2024 Carpetright is for sale, which could result in hundreds of closures of stores and the loss thousands jobs. PwC…
Investment FCA to make biggest changes in London Stock Exchange listings since 30 years Simon Rowe Jul 12, 2024 City regulators are set to implement the most significant change in listing rules for three decades to attract and…
Companies Water companies must limit their bill increases to £94 Simon Rowe Jul 12, 2024 Water companies and regulators are at odds over a £16-billion cut in infrastructure spending, while households see…
Financial Milan will benefit from the flight of wealthy UK citizens to Italian tax regime Simon Rowe Jul 12, 2024 London has always been a favourite among the rich and famous because of its well-connected financial center, which…
Pharmaceutical Pfizer continues to test a once-aday weight loss pill Simon Rowe Jul 12, 2024 A pharmaceutical giant will test an experimental treatment in response to the surge in demand for obesity…
Business After almost 200 years, Royal Mail will no longer use its own freight trains Simon Rowe Jul 11, 2024 After almost 200 years, Royal Mail will no longer use its trains to transport mail. The company confirmed that…
Oil and Gas BP says that global oil demand is expected to peak in 2025. This will bring an end… Simon Rowe Jul 11, 2024 BP predicted that global carbon emissions will stop rising by mid-2020 due to a boom in wind and solar energy.…
Interest rates Bank of England economist dashes hopes of interest rate cuts Simon Rowe Jul 11, 2024 The chief economist of Bank of England has warned that key inflation measures remain "uncomfortably" high. This is…
Business South East Water needs cash injections to stay afloat Simon Rowe Jul 11, 2024 South East Water says it needs cash injections from investors in order to remain in business. It is preparing for…
Airbus Airbus tests electric engines for the future of aviation Simon Rowe Jul 11, 2024 After other net-zero projects failed, the aviation giant is now focusing on hybrid power. Airbus will use small…
Business Mike Jatania is close to a deal with The Body Shop Simon Rowe Jul 11, 2024 Mike Jatania, a British tycoon, is close to completing a deal with The Body Shop as he continues his race to save…
AI Microsoft and Apple drop out of OpenAI Board amid regulatory scrutiny Simon Rowe Jul 11, 2024 Microsoft and Apple resigned from their board observers seats at OpenAI to quell global regulators' concern over…
Property Barratt Developments will build fewer homes next year Simon Rowe Jul 11, 2024 Labour's ambitious plan to "get Britain back building" has been dealt a major blow after one the country's largest…
Economy S&P warns that UK debt is still a weak spot Simon Rowe Jul 10, 2024 One of the leading rating agencies in the world has warned that the UK's high level of debt and its "constrained"…
Financial Thames Water warns that money will be exhausted next May if no new funding is… Simon Rowe Jul 10, 2024 Thames Water warned that the company only had enough money to cover its operations through to May next year. It is…
Business Owners of humanised pets pay a lot to keep their animals alive Simon Rowe Jul 10, 2024 The Competition regulator said that pet owners who "humanise" their animals are paying more than necessary to keep…