Oil and Gas US sanctions oil on Venezuela for breaking election promises admin Apr 18, 2024 The US has reimposed sanctions on Venezuelan oil, claiming that President Nicolas Maduro’s socialist revolution…
Financial Jane Street, a high-speed trader, made $4.4bn by the start of 2024 admin Apr 18, 2024 Jane Street, a secretive fast-paced firm, has flourished alongside Wall Street market makers. Documents reviewed…
government IMF urges UK debt to be reduced admin Apr 18, 2024 The IMF has warned Rishi Sunak to take more aggressive action to reduce the UK public debt. This puts into question…
Fashion Asos will take the ‘necessary action’ following a 18% decline in sales admin Apr 18, 2024 Asos said it would take "necessary action" to turn around its fortunes, after the fast-fashion retailer's losses in…
Water and sanitation Thames Water creditors back plan to split up business admin Apr 18, 2024 Thames Water's largest bondholder has supported plans to split the company as it tries to avoid collapse. The…
Media Newspaper ownership rules will be diluted admin Apr 18, 2024 After a backlash from media owners, including Rupert Murdoch, the restrictions on foreign state ownership in…
Inflation Hunt promises to reduce the benefits bill ‘further’ and… admin Apr 18, 2024 Jeremy Hunt warned that the costs of welfare benefits were rising uncontrollably. He pledged to cut the welfare…
Business Royal Mail is under threat of foreign ownership after a Czech billionaire’s… admin Apr 18, 2024 Daniel Kretinsky wants to take full control of the parent company IDS, which is responsible for the postal service…
Shares TGI Fridays US to be listed in London admin Apr 17, 2024 The UK franchise owner for TGI Fridays agreed to a £177mn takeover, which will allow the US chain that is known for…
Financial Bloom & Wild is suffering as the consumer’s confidence dwindles. admin Apr 17, 2024 The group behind Bloom & Wild saw its losses increase to over £100 million in the latest financial year, as…
Banking Wise’s growth is below expectations admin Apr 17, 2024 Wise's fortunes have been shattered by disappointing revenue and a slowdown in growth of the volume of transactions…
Economy Long-term illness is causing a record number of people to be out of work admin Apr 17, 2024 The number of workers who are out of work due to long-term illness has risen to a new record of over 2.8 million.…
Farming Extreme weather in the UK has led to food shortages, price increases and shortages… admin Apr 17, 2024 Extreme weather and climate breakdown are causing low yields in farms both locally and abroad. Farmers in the UK…
Financial Everton’s takeover will be delayed after 777 extends its loan repayment of… admin Apr 17, 2024 After 777 Partners received a last minute extension for repayment of a £160m debt, the proposed takeover Everton is…
oil producer Middle East conflict risks sharp rise in oil prices, says IMF admin Apr 17, 2024 The International Monetary Fund warned that an escalating Middle East war could lead to higher oil costs, a…
Companies The champagne bubble bursts when LVMH, owner of Moet, suffers a drop in sales admin Apr 17, 2024 After a dramatic drop in Champagne sales, the owner of Moet & Chandon and Krug has a post-pandemic 'hangover.…
Global economy Bailey says UK is on track to cut rates as US struggles with stubborn inflation admin Apr 17, 2024 Andrew Bailey said that UK Interest Rates will continue to fall over the next few months, amid fears that the US…
Rail industry Last-minute deal prevents closure of Britain’s largest train factory admin Apr 17, 2024 After a series of intense discussions with the Transport Secretary, Alstom secured a vital new order After a…