Crypto currency Bitcoin volumes surge as long-awaited ETFs debut admin Jan 12, 2024 The first US exchange-traded funds that have direct exposure to Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency in the world,…
UK society The UK’s life expectancy has fallen to 2010 levels admin Jan 12, 2024 After a decade-long slow improvement, the life expectancy of Britons has returned to the level it was in 2010. This…
EU Dyson loses €176mn EU damages claim admin Jan 12, 2024 Dyson lost its battle to get compensation of €176mn from Brussels for damages that it claimed were caused by energy…
Jobs and employment Amazon will lay off hundreds at Prime Video and MGM admin Jan 11, 2024 Amazon has cut hundreds of jobs from Prime Video, James Bond Studio MGM and Prime Video as it battles tough…
Jobs and employment Turnberry, Trump’s Scottish Golf Course, makes its first profit admin Jan 11, 2024 Donald Trump's Scottish Golf Course Turnberry made its first profit ever after nearly a decade under turbulent…
Oil and Gas US oil lobby launches $8-million ad campaign amid record fossil fuel production admin Jan 11, 2024 This week, the American oil lobby launched a media campaign with a budget of eight figures to promote the idea that…
Mortgage Persimmon exceeds expectations in home sales as mortgage rates fall admin Jan 11, 2024 Persimmon exceeded expectations for new home construction last year. Falling mortgage rates helped boost property…
Financial The estimated cost of UK HS2 is now £67bn admin Jan 11, 2024 According to the top executive of the project, there is no guarantee that the cost will not increase further.…
Companies Sainsbury’s gains market share in festive food sales admin Jan 11, 2024 Sainsbury's may have enjoyed a roaring Christmas, but its clothing and general merchandise divisions had a…
Economy Greggs opens 160 new shops to keep up with sales admin Jan 11, 2024 The boss of the bakery chain, Greggs, said that Britain was still a long way from reaching the "peak" of its sales.…
Financial Pennon purchases debt-ridden water firm in £380m deal admin Jan 11, 2024 Pennon, listed owner of South West Water, has bailed out a privatised supplier of some of England's wealthiest…
Crypto currency US regulators’ shock move on Bitcoin admin Jan 11, 2024 US Securities regulator approved the first exchange traded funds that track bitcoin last night, a momentous event…
Economy BlackRock warns that another bond market crash is imminent as the general election… admin Jan 11, 2024 BlackRock warned that the prospect of pre-election tax reductions and spending promises could lead to a return of…
Technology Apple’s biggest crisis since the iPod saved it admin Jan 10, 2024 Investors become more nervous as the share price of a company drops and sales drop Tim Cook didn't hold back. In…
Inflation Paul Smith’s Fashion Empire Posts Loss for Fourth Year Running admin Jan 10, 2024 Paul Smith's fashion company has warned about the impact of inflation after recording a fourth consecutive loss.…
Economy As elections loom, Britain will borrow a record £206bn (£206bn) from private… admin Jan 10, 2024 Investors may be unnerved by expensive election promises, which could increase debt costs. Rishi Sunak is…
Companies Shell prepares for write-downs as Asian markets weaken admin Jan 10, 2024 Shell will be forced to cut up to $4.5billion off the value several assets in Singapore, primarily its refining and…
Retail B&M pays out special dividends after a strong Christmas trading admin Jan 10, 2024 B&M European Value Retail will pay a special dividend of 20p after another successful Christmas period.…