The UK has a new busiest train station – but it’s still in London December 14, 2023 New figures from the rail regulator have laid bare the Elizabeth Line's impact on London travel since its opening last year.
BP former boss Bernard Looney accused of promoting women from undisclosed romantic relationships October 2, 2023 Former BP boss Bernard Looney faces allegations he promoted women he was romantically involved with, according to the Financial Times.
Petrofac: Two former executives charged with bribery by UK anti-fraud agency February 16, 2024 The UK anti-fraud agency has revealed it charged two former Petrofac senior executives with bribery over influencing contracts awards. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has charged Marwan Chedid and George Salibi, who worked in various senior roles within Petrofac Group in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The SFO alleges that from 2012 to 2018, Chedid [...]
UK economy takes first steps out of recession as growth returns in January March 13, 2024 The figures will raise hopes that the UK is already moving out of the shallow recession it fell into in the second half of last year.
Tech Nation lines up potential buyers for assets as closure looms February 12, 2023 Start-up group Tech Nation has reportedly lined up a host of potential bidders for its assets as it prepares to permanently close its doors at the end of March.
Privacy, please. Demand for phone booths is a sign the open-plan working craze is over July 5, 2022 Collaborative space in offices has been in vogue for some time now. The demand for open plan offices was behind the creation of thousands of co-working companies. You’ve heard the phrases: bumping into colleagues, water cooler chats, office banter – all the things we missed in the office. But whether people are in the office [...]
Sanjeev Gupta’s GFG vows to fund steel producer ABB’s fight against New York bankruptcy case March 14, 2023 Sanjeev Gupta’s GFG Alliance has set out its plan to block steel producer Aartee Bright Bar (ABB) from being forced into bankruptcy. The conglomerate, which fully acquired the Midlands company last month, said it would ask a court to block New York investment fund FGI from plunging ABB into insolvency. GFG said its rescue plan [...]
BP claws more money back from former boss Looney and pays new chief £8m after 2023 profit beat March 8, 2024 BP CEO Murray Auchincloss said the firm will be "super focused" on returns
FCA: Banks could be forced to enshrine cash access as branch cuts press on December 7, 2023 Banks and building societies will be forced to ensure customers have access to cash amid fears that the shift to digital payments is shutting out swathes of the population, under new rules tabled by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today.
New man from the Pru to lay out Asia-focussed growth plan August 27, 2023 Prudential is set to unveil its latest trading performance next week as shareholders hope for a revival under its new boss.