Board member Jennie Daly to replace Pete Redfern at the helm of Taylor Wimpey February 7, 2022 Jennie Daly, board member and group operations director at housing giant Taylor Wimpey, will replace Pete Redfern as the company’s chief executive. The company announced the appointment this morning, saying it will be effective from the conclusion of the annual general meeting on 26 April 2022. “Jennie has extensive experience in the housebuilding sector and [...]
Santander lures Barclays veteran Jane Galvin away from HSBC in banking war for top talent January 10, 2022 Santander UK announced this morning the appointment of Jane Galvin as Head of Corporate Clients within its Corporate and Commercial Banking (CCB) division. Galvin, a City heavyweight who made a name for herself during three decades at Barclays, will start at the beginning of February and will report directly to CCB head Tim Hinton. She [...]
A new coal mine in Cumbria won’t save the burning problems for the UK December 9, 2022 After years of political ping-ponging, the decision has been made: we’ll have the first new coal mine in thirty years in the UK. It will be located in Whitehaven, in Cumbria, and it’s meant to bring 500 direct jobs to an impoverished area that has often felt forgotten by central government. The indirect jobs in [...]
Government slammed for failing to back onshore wind April 7, 2022 Energy analysts and industry bodies have criticised the government's failure to include onshore energy targets in its supply strategy.
UK to try and close trade deals with individual US states after White House talks stall November 11, 2021 The UK will now prioritise closing trade deals with individual US states like California and New York, after negotiations with the White House stalled earlier this year. Trade minister Penny Mordaunt said today that while “we want a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement between the UK and the US” that “much of my time will be [...]
If Liz Truss thought winning was hard, governing will be a formidable task September 6, 2022 It will not feel like it to Liz Truss, but that was the easy bit. Political campaigns are always brutal, exhausting and emotional affairs; none more so than this summer’s long and fractious Conservative leadership contest. But the challenges of the last few months pale into insignificance against the enormity of what the new prime [...]
Netflix revenue forecast for growth despite encroaching competition January 16, 2022 Netflix’s revenue has been forecast for growth this week, despite its share price tumbling from its record high in November. Revenue is expected to come in at $7.7bn, according to chief market analyst at CMC Markets Michael Hewson, after the streaming giant secured $7.4bn in its third quarter. However, profits are anticipated to be lower, [...]
Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey reports surge in demand after sales centres reopen June 5, 2020 Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey reported a “very high” level of demand for appointments at its sale centres and show homes after reopening last month. The development company said the majority of its show homes and sales centres in England had reopened after the government lifted restrictions on the UK housing market. Since sales centres reopened there [...]
Exclusive: Protium enjoys record hydrogen funding round to power green ambitions June 10, 2022 Protium has enjoyed the largest ever funding round in the UK for a hydrogen energy company, securing over £40m of investment.
What we’ll be eating in 2023: A guide to top new food trends, from seaweed to set menus January 5, 2023 London is one of the dining capitals of the world, representing every corner of global cuisine and sending ripples across the world with its food trends. We asked some top chefs what they think will be the big food trends of 2023, with answers ranging from lots more seaweed to a resurgence of “proper” Neopolitan [...]