Octopus valuation jumped 60 per cent since 2021 as it launches fresh funding round December 18, 2023 Octopus announced it would inject an additional £625m funds from its shareholders, as it continues to establish itself as one of Britain’s so-called ‘big six’ energy firms.
Exclusive data: 2024 sees rise of ESG, group actions and insolvency disputes December 18, 2023 London litigation lawyers predict environmental-related cases, group actions and insolvency disputes to increase next year. In exclusive data shared with City A.M. from the London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA), the majority of litigants surveyed (65 per cent) envisaged an increase in environmental/environmental, social, and governance (ESG) claims. John McElroy, a committee member of the LSLA [...]
TalkTalk buys Shell UK’s former broadband customers in Octopus Energy deal December 14, 2023 TalkTalk will gain the retail margin from the new additions, but will not get a wider customer base as the company already serves the former Shell customers through its wholesale platform, Sky reported.
Christmas comes early for Bunzl as staple goods supplier lifts profit guidance December 14, 2023 Staple goods supplier Bunzl has gifted investors an early christmas present, raising its full-year profit guidance.
Oil firms have a hill to climb to justify a voice at climate summits December 14, 2023 Perfect may be the enemy of the good, but oil giants need to earn their place at Cop, writes Steve Sedgwick.
Golden arches won’t stop conflict, but continued trade might December 11, 2023 As countries become more inward looking and trading relationships weaken, the golden arches theory still rings true, writes Eliot Wilson.
War to drive ‘compelling’ Chemring to booming profits December 10, 2023 Chemring is set to report its highest profit in nearly a decade, as rising geopolitical tensions prompt a surge in global defence spending.
Venture Global CEO: Shell and BP’s actions ‘not sporting’ December 6, 2023 Venture Global's chief executive has hit out at oil majors including BP and Shell for politicising a dispute over liquefied natural gas (LNG) contracts.
David Brown Mini eMastered review: British icon goes electric December 4, 2023 Tim Pitt takes on London traffic in the David Brown Mini eMastered, an electrified classic that is tailor-made for the city.
Shell retail energy arm slapped with second fine this month for ‘serious overcharging’ November 29, 2023 The probe found that on average customers were overcharged by more than £1,800, with some not receiving their money back for seven months.