Climate Climate activists bombard the courts with actions against oil executives Simon Rowe Jul 8, 2024 A report by the London School of Economics found that climate campaigners are suing energy companies to stop the…
Airline British Airways faces a compensation bill of up to £100m for passengers who are… Simon Rowe Jul 8, 2024 If a landmark case against British Airways or easyJet is successful, millions of passengers may be compensated for…
Drug research Study finds that weight-loss injections can be associated with a condition that… Simon Rowe Jul 5, 2024 A study found that people who were prescribed a weight loss injection are at an increased risk of developing a…
Financial Analysts say that the Labour victory may have a positive impact on investment and… Simon Rowe Jul 5, 2024 Investors in City have stated that a landslide win for Keir Starmer at the general elections on Thursday would give…
Food and drink industry Hawksmoor to be sold in a deal worth up to £100m Simon Rowe Jul 5, 2024 Hawksmoor, a high-end chain of steakhouses, has been listed for sale. The deal could be worth around £100m. The…
Economy Shein and Temu could be hurt by EU import duties on cheap goods Simon Rowe Jul 5, 2024 The EU has plans to charge customs duties on low-cost goods. This could affect imports from online retailers, and a…
Cars Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos cancels launch of Fusilier Electric SUV Simon Rowe Jul 5, 2024 Ineos, owned by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has delayed the release of its Fusilier electric vehicle. The company blames a…
Companies Tesco employees to share £30m windfall Simon Rowe Jul 5, 2024 The employee share scheme of Britain's largest supermarket chain is set to pay out more than £30million in total.…
Technology Jeff Bezos to sell Amazon shares worth $5bn Simon Rowe Jul 5, 2024 Jeff Bezos is the founder and executive chair of Amazon and a multi-billionaire. He plans to sell shares worth…
Airline Boeing takeover threatens long-standing Belfast factory Simon Rowe Jul 5, 2024 Belfast has undergone many changes since the 1930s. The Short Brothers factory continued to produce planes and…
Defence industry Italian military signs €20bn deal for new tanks Simon Rowe Jul 5, 2024 Two of Europe's largest arms companies will form a joint venture worth €20 billion to build tanks. Leonardo and…
Airline As the air freight industry continues to evolve, IAG Cargo is at the forefront of… Simon Rowe Jul 4, 2024 You might find car parts, berries and medicines in your hold luggage this summer, as well as mail or even drum sets…
Technology GSK and CureVac renew vaccine partnership with €1.45bn deal Simon Rowe Jul 4, 2024 The partnership between GSK CureVac that was formed during the pandemic is now restructured into a deal valued at…
Companies Marks & Spencer defends 3p annual dividend Simon Rowe Jul 4, 2024 Marks & Spencer faces shareholder concerns over its annual dividend of just 3p, despite paying millions of…
EU Fears about French bonds cause the EU inflation rate to fall Simon Rowe Jul 4, 2024 The European Central Bank (ECB) is "very worried" that member states are not adhering to the fiscal rules of…
Retail Dragon’s Jessops camera chain faces closure due to unpaid taxes Simon Rowe Jul 4, 2024 HM Revenue & Customs has filed a petition to wind up Jessops. The 89-year old camera shop chain is now owned by…
Gaming Keywords Studios accepts a £2.1bn acquisition led by EQT Simon Rowe Jul 4, 2024 The London-listed studio behind Fortnite, Call of Duty, and Harry Potter has agreed to be acquired for £2.1…
Electric vehicles Tesla exceeds expectations, while Chinese rivals snap at its heels Simon Rowe Jul 4, 2024 Tesla's deliveries surpassed Wall Street expectations Tuesday, as its price cuts and incentives stimulated demand.…