We’re (not) lovin’ it: McDonald’s posts first sales drop since 2020 July 29, 2024 Fast-food giant McDonalds posted a global sales drop of one per cent year on year in the three months to the end of June.
NCA recovers £780,000 from sanctioned Russian billionaire’s estate July 29, 2024 The National Crime Agency (NCA) has recovered £780,000 from the estate of Russian billionaire Peter Aven following an investigation into potential sanctions evasion.
Rachel Reeves reveals plans to cut spending by £5.5bn and address ‘unforgivable’ inheritance July 29, 2024 Rachel Reeves announced spending cuts worth £5.5bn as the new government seeks to address a £22bn black hole in the public finances.
Junior doctors ‘offered 22 per cent pay rise’ to end strikes July 29, 2024 Junior doctors in England are understood to have been offered a 22 per cent pay rise over two years in a bid to resolve their long-running pay dispute with the Government. The Times is reporting that the British Medical Association’s (BMA) junior doctors committee has recommended an offer to members. It is understood to include [...]
Liquid gold? Olive oil fraud cases hit record high in EU July 29, 2024 The number of cases of fraudulent olive oil referred to the EU hit a record high this year after inflationary pressures fuelled black market activity. The price of olive oil has more than doubled in the last five years on climate-related supply pressures and environmental shocks. There were 50 reports to the European Union of [...]
Harland & Wolff at risk of losing £120m Falkland Islands port contract July 29, 2024 Harland & Wolff is at risk of losing out on a £120m contract to redevelop a major port in the Falkland Islands, in what marks the latest struggle for the embattled company.
Britain eyes Gulf and India for new free trade deals July 29, 2024 Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said his teams would be entering negotiating rooms "as soon as possible."
EP: 287 Glorious Goodwood – Wednesday July 29, 2024 The battle of the best 3-year-old milers takes place at Goodwood on Wednesday as the likes of Rosallion, Henry Longfellow and Notable Speech take on their elders in the Group One Qatar Sussex Stakes. The Oak Tree and Molecomb Stakes are also on the second day’s card. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the racing [...]
Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin nets almost £10m in share sale July 29, 2024 The founder of JD Wetherspoon has sold almost £10 million worth of shares in the pub giant.
UBS: Silver prices under pressure, but not for long July 29, 2024 Silver prices might be under pressure at the moment, but they should surge up in the next few months, UBS analysts have argued.