Why National Grid needs to speed up renewable connections to win over energy investors March 29, 2023 National Grid needs to speed up grid connections for new renewable projects if it wants to win over more investors, argues Octopus.
Pearson shares surge after jump in sales October 24, 2022 Publishing group Pearson said underlying sales had jumped seven per cent in the past quarter as it doubled down on profits expectations for the year.
Elektra at ROH review: A sharp, star studded hit January 16, 2024 Much like Elektra herself, this production ends in a parade of glorious but bittersweet triumph.
England need to replicate South Africa performance (but better) to beat Ireland in Six Nations March 8, 2024 This weekend against England at Twickenham, Ireland can move within one game of the Six Nations Grand Slam. If they achieve an unbeaten campaign in 2024 they’ll become the first team in the Six Nations era to win the Grand Slam in consecutive years. In their way is an England side who still claim to [...]
Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44bn – and it’s now worth less than half October 31, 2023 Twitter / X is now worth less than half what Elon Musk paid for it a year ago, the firm admitted in an internal memo yesterday
Appetite for investment trusts has fallen to the lowest level in a decade. Could this be the beginning of the end for the sector? February 20, 2024 In trust expert Winterflood's annual survey of its clients last week, it found that expected demand for the investment vehicles had fallen to the lowest level since the questionnaire began 12 years ago.
Top of the class: Virtual learning and adult ‘upskilling’ helps publisher Pearson boost sales to £3.1bn March 3, 2023 Publisher Pearson said sales of its textbooks and virtual learning offerings were boosted by increased demand for online learning, among adults and schools. Sales increased 12 per cent to £3,841m during the full year 2022 compared to £3,428m the previous year. Operating profit in the preliminary results were £271m, compared to £183m in 2021. This [...]
This new Richmond restaurant is perfect for lunch on the Thames July 24, 2024 A superb new Richmond restaurant makes the Bingham Riverhouse an essential waterside spot for summer, by Adam Bloodworth This grand old house spilling onto the banks of the Thames has always been a fabulous place to eat, but there are two fresh reasons to go. Firstly there’s a new restaurant by South African chef Vanessa [...]
Why the Cotswolds is perfect for an October holiday September 25, 2023 THE WEEKEND: Part of the idyllic Chimney Meadows Nature Reserve in the south Cotswolds, The Lock Keeper’s Snipe is a charming converted barn with boutique hotel aspirations. It is part of a new collection of British homestays from Quince, which has found and renovated a load of old properties to newly high standards. With its [...]
Meta urged to press paws on pet fraud as dog ads drive Facebook scam surge July 3, 2023 Fraudsters on Meta-owned platforms are increasingly taking advantage of British animal lovers, new data shows. According to research from Lloyds, pet scams were up 24 per cent compared to last year with the average victim losing £307. Dogs were the most common pet used to scam unsuspecting Brits out of their money with Yorkshire Terriers [...]