Government sends Fever-Tree mixers and a cricket shirt down under to celebrate post-Brexit trade deal May 31, 2023 The UK’s trade deals with Australia and New Zealand came into force at midnight, with special shipments of British goods such as signed Beano comics among the first to be sent under the new arrangements. The agreements are the first trade deals negotiated post-Brexit to enter into force and come after the UK, Australia and [...]
Pepsi raises profit guidance despite flat volumes October 10, 2023 Pepsico has upgraded its profit guidance for the third consecutive time in a row despite reporting a decline in volumes due to sticky inflation. The Coca-Cola rival said that its third-quarter revenue grew organically by 8.8 per cent to $23.5bn (£19.16bn) and underlying profit grew 12.1 per cent to $4.0bn. Pepsi, which sells favourites such [...]
What’s on in London in August 2024 August 1, 2024 As the sun continues to shine over London, the city is brimming with exciting open-air events and activities for everyone to enjoy. From music festivals and cultural exhibitions to extraordinary sporting experiences, August in London offers a vibrant mix of experiences that capture the essence of summer in the city; be sure not to miss [...]
Queen mourning period gave tourism and retail big boost, says payment firm SumUp September 22, 2022 The Queen’s death and funeral may have led to 10 days of national mourning, but it also gave Britain a welcome tourism boost, according to payments firm SumUp. SumUp, which provides 4m small and medium-sized firms and other organisations with payment devices, said the industry experienced a spike in the last fortnight. It released data [...]
Coronavirus: Tesco rations essential food and household items March 8, 2020 Tesco has begun rationing essential food and household items as shoppers stockpile amid the coronavirus outbreak. Customers are limited to buying no more than five of each of the rationed goods, including antibacterial gels, wipes and sprays, dried pasta and UHT milk. The rules apply both in store and online. Waitrose has also reportedly introduced [...]
Hot US inflation figures ‘pretty much kill’ hopes of a June interest rate cut April 10, 2024 The figures come amid a growing debate about the timing of the Fed's first interest rate cuts. Markets have steadily pushed back the timing of the first cut, reflecting stubborn inflation.
Team GB’s secret weapon in bid for Paris 2024 Olympic success? Covid measures April 9, 2024 Team GB’s performance chiefs still want their athletes to be vigilant.
Even as we turn inwards to shore up security, globalisation is still alive August 2, 2022 Ten years ago, it would have been hard to imagine an end to the all-conquering forces of globalisation. Our world has been on a one-way ticket to integration since the mid-20th century – and it has shown little sign of return. Yet with the dual shocks of Covid-19 and the invasion of Ukraine revealing the [...]
Wealthy nations should pay more for low-emission air travel, Heathrow boss tells Davos elites January 17, 2023 Wealthy nations should pay more for low-emission air travel, Heathrow’s boss John Holland-Kaye told business and political leaders gathered in Davos today. “The wealthy people in this room and the wealthy nations should be funding the energy transition in aviation,” Holland-Kaye said, speaking at an event on the future of travel at the World Economic [...]
Nuclear start-up Newcleo submits first reactor design for a decade April 5, 2024 Newcleo's chief said the submission marked an "important milestone" in the firm's development programme.