Defence industry BAE will build nuclear-powered Aukus subs to boost British industry admin Mar 22, 2024 BAE Systems won a multi-billion-pound contract to build Australia's nuclear-powered submarines, which will boost…
Jobs and employment Waitrose prepares to close its warehouse, putting hundreds of jobs in danger admin Mar 22, 2024 Waitrose puts hundreds of jobs in danger as it prepares to close a warehouse that was opened only four years ago.…
Business Adidas ends its 77-year sponsorship of the German National Football Team admin Mar 22, 2024 Nike will take over as the German National Football Team's sponsor, replacing Adidas. This ends a long-standing…
Media UK Ministers introduce new rules on media ownership to prevent the takeover of… admin Mar 22, 2024 The UK government has explicitly ruled out direct foreign ownership of British newspapers in an amendment to a bill…
Politics Spac fight could lead to a $3.5bn windfall in Donald Trump’s favor admin Mar 22, 2024 Donald Trump's legal dispute with his former business partner will soon come to an end. A vote is set to decide…
Shares Reddit, the social media site, soars by 48% at its New York IPO admin Mar 22, 2024 Reddit shares soared by nearly half in their debut on the market, a vote for confidence in initial public offerings…
Economy Bank of England keeps rates at 5.25% admin Mar 22, 2024 The Bank of England held UK interest rates to 5.25 percent and indicated it was moving closer to reducing borrowing…
Banking Nationwide says that a vote by members on the Virgin Money £2.9bn deal would… admin Mar 22, 2024 Nationwide claims it cannot give its building society members the right to vote on its £2.9bn purchase of Virgin…
Companies US accuses Apple of building smartphone market monopoly in antitrust case admin Mar 22, 2024 In the latest attack on the Big Tech giants, Joe Biden's government is suing Apple over its alleged use of power to…
Business Prudential profits boosted after China reopens Hong Kong border admin Mar 21, 2024 The reopening the border between mainland China and Hong Kong has led to a greater than expected increase in…
Banking Raiffeisen pulls AT1 bond deal over Russia deal fears admin Mar 21, 2024 Raiffeisen Bank International abandoned its planned sale of risky debt on Wednesday after a "negative market…
Drug research Rare genetic disease treatment becomes the world’s most costly drug at… admin Mar 21, 2024 In the US, a new gene therapy that treats a rare genetic disorder that attacks the nervous system central of young…
Crypto currency Bitcoin falls from record highs as Grayscale ETF withdrawals reach $12bn admin Mar 21, 2024 Bitcoin is down 16 percent from its high of last week. Investors have stopped investing in new funds, which had…
Business Kering, the owner of Gucci, issues a profit warning following a slump in China… admin Mar 21, 2024 Kering, the luxury goods company owned by Francois-Henri Piault, issued a profit warning due to a decline in demand…
Food industry Inflation in the UK falls to 3.4% as food prices slow admin Mar 21, 2024 UK inflation dropped to 3.4% in Feburary, the lowest in two and a quarter years. This was due in part to a slower…
Airline Heathrow has been told to reduce charges for passengers. admin Mar 21, 2024 After the aviation regulator ordered that the airport reduce the fees charged to airlines, passengers will now pay…
Jobs and employment Daily Mail journalists prepare for job cuts admin Mar 21, 2024 The Daily Mail is preparing to cut jobs after warnings from its bosses about changes in working patterns. Ted…
Retail Hermes refuses to sell Birkin bags to shoppers admin Mar 21, 2024 Hermes is in a legal fight with two American customers who sued the French designer for refusing to sell them…