Construction Industry ISG fails: How is this possible after Carillion? admin Sep 23, 2024 Paul Cossell, a building industry grandee, was optimistic two years ago in the glistening, glass-clad ISG offices…
Companies Thames Water lenders plot £1bn lifeline admin Sep 23, 2024 Thames Water's creditors plan to inject over £1 billion before the end the year to give the utility a financial…
Economy Global investors warn Labour that UK utilities are “off our radar” admin Sep 23, 2024 One of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the world has announced that it will not be investing in the UK’s…
Companies Thames Water is rewriting loans to remain afloat. admin Sep 20, 2024 Thames Water, whose future is at stake, has revealed that it is trying to buy more time by rewriting its loan…
Technology Avantis grows as demand for VR in US Schools increases admin Sep 20, 2024 With the virtual-reality headsets from Avantis, students can travel back to the trenches of World War I or even…
Business Journalists protest planned sale of Observer by Tortoise Media admin Sep 20, 2024 Journalists from the Guardian Media Group are revolting against a planned sell-off of The Observer, citing concerns…
Food and drink industry Gusbourne Wine Harvest Hit by “challenging Conditions” admin Sep 20, 2024 Lord Ashcroft's Gusbourne estate, which is controlled by him, may be for sale at a high price but the harvest this…
Business Nearly 100,000 Lifetime ISA savers are hit with high withdrawal fees admin Sep 20, 2024 In 2023-24, the total withdrawal charges for Lifetime Isa will be worth £75.2 million -- a nearly 40% increase…
Banking Close Brothers prepares for car finance crisis by selling wealth unit admin Sep 20, 2024 One of Britain's largest merchant banks sells its wealth management division for up to £200m to strengthen its…
Law Next warns about store closures following equal pay ruling admin Sep 20, 2024 Next warned it may be forced to shut down stores following a legal victory over equal pay. The retailer is expected…
Companies Ocado raises sales outlook after summer surge admin Sep 20, 2024 Ocado's sales outlook has been raised for this year due to the stronger summer trading. The grocery delivery…
Banking Interest rates in the UK held at 5% admin Sep 20, 2024 After voting 8-1 to not change monetary policy, the Bank of England held interest rates at 5%. The nine-strong…
Health Experts say UK faces a ‘tsunami’ of missed cancers in the wake of… admin Sep 19, 2024 Leading experts in the UK have warned that there will be a "tsunami" of cancers missed, following an international…
Food and drink industry The rise in chocolate prices may scare shoppers this Halloween admin Sep 19, 2024 The price of chocolate has risen by 11% over the last year, far exceeding the increases in other food items across…
Retail Stuart Rose, former M&S boss, to lead struggling Asda after co-owner steps… admin Sep 19, 2024 Stuart Rose, former boss of Marks & Spencer and Topshop will take over Asda when the struggling supermarket's…
Jobs and employment Boeing furloughs a ‘large’ number of employees during factory strike admin Sep 19, 2024 Boeing CEO announced on Wednesday that "a large number of" employees would be furloughed to save money during the…
Food and drink industry TGI Friday UK’s future is in doubt after owner announces plan to enter into… admin Sep 19, 2024 The UK branch of TGI Fridays has announced that it will appoint an administrator, which puts the future of all 87…
Banking Shadow MPC: Hold interest rates, but increase bond sales. admin Sep 19, 2024 According to the shadow monetary committee, Bank of England's interest rate should remain unchanged at 5% this…