Banks lead UK firms in dividend payments after HSBC dishes out £8.4bn January 25, 2024 Banks led UK firms in dividend payments last year for the first time since the financial crisis, according to new research, on the back of interest rate hikes.
British Gas named least favourite energy provider as Octopus keeps shining January 19, 2024 British Gas scored just over 50 per cent on overall customer satisfaction
Why the Holdovers is a dark horse for this years Oscars January 18, 2024 An uplifting wonder, The Holdovers stands alongside the best of the bunch of Oscar contenders for the upcoming awards.
Ex-Hotter Shoes owner booted off London Stock Exchange’s AIM after failing to meet takeover deadline January 18, 2024 The former owner of Hotter Shoes has been kicked off the London Stock Exchange's AIM after failing to meet a deadline to complete a takeover deal.
‘More cash than we know what to do with’: The big questions for BP’s new chief Murray Auchincloss January 17, 2024 Murray Auchincloss, chief executive officer of BP Plc, during a panel session at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. The annual strategic energy conference runs from Oct 2-5. Photographer: Christopher Pike/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Shell to exit Nigerian onshore oil over long-running theft and sabotage risks January 16, 2024 The sale to a Nigerian business-led consortium is expected to be worth around $2.4bn
Shell halts Red Sea shipments indefinitely over Houthi fears January 16, 2024 Shell's decision follows that of shipping giants Hapag Lloyd and Maersk
Why The Holcombe in Somerset is your next UK holiday spot January 15, 2024 The Holcombe in Somerset has a well-stocked kitchen garden, where chefs source the ingredients to make brilliant British dishes. The rooms are a delight, too
In The Style: Why fast-fashion brand once worth over £100m was forced to sell itself in cut-price deal January 15, 2024 The full financial challenges that faced fast-fashion brand In The Style before it was forced to sell itself to avoid administration have been revealed for the first time.
Why gas – yes, gas – is set for a starring role in the green transition January 15, 2024 Natural gas is going to play a big role in bridging the world towards cheaper renewables, but not everyone's happy about it