Economy Investors warn governments of high public debt levels admin Jan 9, 2024 Investors warn governments worldwide about "unmoored' levels of public debt. They say excessive borrowing promises…
Economy Ozempic and Wegovy, the wonder drugs that could fix Britain’s sick note economy admin Jan 8, 2024 Weight-loss injections could be the answer to record unemployment British workers are more sick than ever…
Economy China targets Taiwan’s chip industry as a’sacred resource’ in… admin Jan 8, 2024 In a year when American, Indian and British citizens will go to the polls, elections in Taiwan, the democratic…
Stockmarket News Carson Block, Muddy Waters, warns that London should not be a ‘race to… admin Jan 8, 2024 Muddy Waters' Carson Block believes London Stock Exchange is the world's "cleanest" stock exchange One of…
Artificial intelligence OpenAI warns that a crackdown on copyright could lead to the demise of ChatGPT admin Jan 8, 2024 The creator of ChatGPT warned that , a ban on the use of news and books for training chatbots, would doom…
Politics Sunak and Starmer prepare to fight over tax reductions ahead of the election admin Jan 8, 2024 On Sunday, UK Prime Minister Rishi sunak and Labour Leader Sir Keir starmer squared off for a "fight", as they set…
Companies Carta customers claim platform traded their shares without their consent admin Jan 8, 2024 Carta, the $7.4 billion software company that helps start-ups track their investors' investments, is attempting to…
Mining After 27 years of failures and scandals, the world’s largest mining project… admin Jan 8, 2024 After 27 years of delays, setbacks, and scandals, the world's largest mining project - a $20bn iron, rail, and port…
Companies JD Sports was tripped by the £120 Nike Tech Fleece admin Jan 8, 2024 Regis Schultz began his Thursday with a bike ride through Manchester, wearing his new Nike Tech Fleece. The JD…
Business Govia, the train giant, pays out record dividends despite strikes and Covid admin Jan 8, 2024 The UK's largest train operator, despite a strike-ridden service and rising fares, has given a record dividend to…
Farming UK farmers claim that stricter environmental regulations put them at risk admin Jan 5, 2024 Farmers have warned that if environmental standards are tightened for British farmers, but food imported from…
Financial Next warns that attacks on the Red Sea could affect sales in the year ahead admin Jan 5, 2024 Next increased its profit expectations for the year, after selling £38m in excess of what was expected in the…
Economy UN warns that global economy will be weak for a prolonged period admin Jan 5, 2024 UN warns that a prolonged period of low economic growth will hinder progress in sustainable development. It urges…
Retail JD Sports value plummets after profit warning by £1.8bn admin Jan 5, 2024 JD Sports has lost more than £1.8bn in value after issuing a profit warning. The fashion retailer cited the mild…
Mortgage Fixed-rate mortgages expire in the UK, causing a rise of £19bn for UK homeowners admin Jan 5, 2024 Mortgage costs will rise by £19bn as millions of fixed-rate mortgages expire. Borrowers are also forced to…
Airline Tui Board recommends removal from London Stock Exchange admin Jan 5, 2024 Tui, Europe’s largest tour operator has dealt another blow to London’s shrinking equity markets after recommending…
Brexit The flower industry warns that new UK border checks will be a disaster waiting to… admin Jan 5, 2024 The Dutch flower-growing sector has asked for the planned introduction of new border checks post-Brexit to be…
Economy In 2024, the UK will cut its spending on affordable housing. admin Jan 5, 2024 In response to budgetary pressures, housing associations in England cut their spending plans on new affordable…