Global economy The cost of borrowing is causing global debt to reach record levels admin Feb 22, 2024 The global debt reached a new record of $313 trillion, or £248 trillion. This is due to higher interest rates that…
Economy Dominic Raab warns that China could push up UK energy prices further. admin Feb 22, 2024 Dominic Raab warned that unless Western governments are able to break China's stranglehold on critical minerals…
Mining Rio Tinto faces rising costs admin Feb 22, 2024 Rio Tinto warned that costs at its iron ore mine would rise more than expected this year due to wage and part…
BT group BT Tower to become hotel: London landmark admin Feb 22, 2024 The architect for the Post Office Tower, who was worried that his building would be deemed ugly by people, was…
Science Long Covid indicator found to be an important anti-viral protein admin Feb 22, 2024 Scientists have found a link between high levels of antiviral proteins and long Covid. This will help to improve…
AI Intel will manufacture chips for Microsoft, as AI drives demand admin Feb 22, 2024 The companies have announced that Intel, a US chip manufacturer, will produce high-end semiconductors exclusively…
Banking HSBC shares have fallen the most since 2020 as profits plunged 80% admin Feb 22, 2024 HSBC shares fell to their lowest level since 2020, after the bank announced a 80% drop in its quarterly profit. It…
AI Nvidia declares AI ‘tipping point’ as quarterly revenues jump 265% admin Feb 22, 2024 Nvidia's shares surged on Wednesday night, after the company announced a 265 percent increase in quarterly revenues…
Banking Monzo’s new funding round targets £4bn valuation admin Feb 21, 2024 Monzo, the British digital bank, is close to a new funding round that will value it at around £4bn. This would be a…
Aerospace The government gives another £8 million to the electric flying taxi company admin Feb 21, 2024 Vertical Aerospace in Britain, the pioneer of flying taxis, has received another £8m from the government. This…
Shares Currys’ largest investor warns of UK Stock Market Decline admin Feb 21, 2024 Currys' top investor cautioned that international companies will start looking closely at London businesses,…
UK inflation Bank of England could begin cutting rates even before it reaches 2% inflation… admin Feb 21, 2024 The Bank of England's governor, Mark Carney, stated that the bank might start lowering interest rates before…
Retail Walmart adds Vizio in its advertising basket admin Feb 21, 2024 Walmart will buy Vizio for $2.3 billion. This comes after surpassing sales expectations and announcing the largest…
Retail Superdry Sale: Talks start admin Feb 21, 2024 A US investment firm has started talks about a possible takeover of Superdry. The struggling high-street fashion…
Technology Alliance Trust is on a roll thanks to the technology stocks boom admin Feb 21, 2024 Alliance Trust raised its yearly dividend for the 57th consecutive year due to improved investments in the…
Rail industry National Express owner detained by German rail company admin Feb 21, 2024 National Express' owner had to postpone the release of the company's annual accounts because the auditor needs…
Retail The Body Shop will close half of its UK stores admin Feb 21, 2024 The Body Shop will close nearly half of its 198 stores in the UK. Its head office staffing will be reduced…
Banking Barclays returns 10 billion pounds to its shareholders for betting on Britain admin Feb 21, 2024 Barclays' chief executive has revealed a plan for reviving the bank's share price, which is currently in decline.…