Energy As Treasury “stifles” offshore wind, energy prices could rise admin Mar 27, 2024 A new report claims that consumers could see their energy prices rise further because the government is blocking…
Business Merlin’s record revenue keeps wheels spinning admin Mar 27, 2024 Merlin Entertainments announced today the purchase of the Orlando Wheel in Icon Park, Florida. It is the tallest…
Economy Insurance premiums are soaring, giving the Treasury a windfall in tax revenue admin Mar 27, 2024 The rapid increase in premiums for car, pet and home insurance has brought the government a windfall worth more…
Energy Wind farms investigated for ‘overcharging by £100m customers’ admin Mar 26, 2024 Wind farms owners are under investigation by the energy watchdog over alleged market manipulating after being…
Financial US investment funds withdraw $13.3bn in BlackRock’s anti-ESG campaign admin Mar 26, 2024 Red state investment funds pulled $13.3bn out of BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, nearly two years…
Technology China bans use of Intel and AMD in government computers admin Mar 26, 2024 China has issued new guidelines which will see US microprocessors such as Intel and AMD phased out from government…
Defence industry US and Japan to upgrade security pact, the biggest in 60 years admin Mar 26, 2024 In an effort to counter China, the US and Japan plan to upgrade their security alliance to its highest level since…
Healthcare Wes Streeting: NHS should “seek to utilize” private healthcare… admin Mar 25, 2024 Wes Streeting, the shadow health secretary, has stated that he would like the NHS to rely on the private sector for…
EU trade The diamond trade in Europe is a fading industry as Russian sanctions bite admin Mar 25, 2024 In an office in Antwerp in Belgium, four piles of small grit-like stones are piled on the desk. It's hard to…
Artificial intelligence AI-powered robots can stand up on their own. admin Mar 25, 2024 The green robot, standing at knee height, shuffled up to the stage of the San Jose Convention Center. A crowd of…
AI Founder Emad Mostaque exits AI picture start-up StabilityAI admin Mar 25, 2024 Emad Mostaque has left Stability AI. The pioneering start-up that he founded in order to create images at will.…
Business Virgin riches: Richard Branson’s tight control over his brand allows him to… admin Mar 25, 2024 Sir Richard Branson waived over £100 million he was due to receive from Nationwide Building Society in exchange for…
Food industry Whitbread closes down Beefeaters, Brewers Fayre and other pubs admin Mar 25, 2024 Whitbread will sell or convert one third of its Beefeater pubs and Brewers Fayre estates after a failed private…
Business Man City owner Sheikh Mansour circles The Ivy chain as it goes up for auction admin Mar 25, 2024 Between West Street and Litchfield Street, in London's Covent Garden is The Ivy. It is both a haven for…
Politics Avanti Train drivers to receive £100k in overtime pay admin Mar 25, 2024 As part of its efforts to improve service, the intercity train operator Avanti struck an overtime agreement with…
Companies Chinese giant to build UK’s largest gigafactory admin Mar 25, 2024 It has been revealed that a Chinese company, which makes batteries for BMW electric vehicles, is about to invest…
Politics US Congress releases $1.2tn in spending to avoid shutdown admin Mar 22, 2024 On Thursday, Congressional leaders announced a $1.2tn budget package to fund a large part of the federal…
Inflation Middle and high-income households are facing the worst living standards decline… admin Mar 22, 2024 Tories presided over the largest setback in records since beginning If the Conservatives are in power, the…