Shell’s new boss Wael Sawan to cut 200 jobs in overhaul of low carbon unit October 25, 2023 Shell said the decision forms part of its “drive to create more value with less emissions through a focus on performance, discipline and simplification”.
Wine sellers bottle it as middle-class customers scale back amid cost of living crisis October 25, 2023 Virgin Wines' chief executive officer, Jay Wright, is "confident" in the group's longer-term prospects — despite a 10 per cent drop in share price.
How Ofgem can restore trust in the energy market October 23, 2023 Ofgem is still scrambling to revamp the energy market - City A.M. has made some suggestions to ensure it is competitive and robust.
Ed Warner: Has Sport England’s core purpose been forgotten? October 19, 2023 Chris Boardman. Olympic cycling pursuit champion. Tour de France stage winner. Adviser to British Cycling. Head of the government’s Gear Change strategy promoting cycling and walking at Active Travel England. Founder and face of Boardman Bikes, currently owned by Halfords. You may have one in the family, perhaps a balance bike for a toddler or [...]
Israel and Hamas trade blame for Gaza City hospital blast that killed 500 October 18, 2023 A massive blast has rocked a Gaza City hospital packed with wounded and other Palestinians seeking shelter, killing hundreds of people, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said. Hamas blamed an Israeli air strike, while the Israeli military said the hospital was hit by a rocket misfired by Palestinian militants. The Health Ministry said at least 500 [...]
With annual reports in the hundreds of pages, who has time to run a business? October 18, 2023 Financial reports for City firms now run into the hundreds of pages, creating an undue burden for businesses just trying to do their job, writes Patrick Spencer.
Greta Thunberg arrested in London as oil chiefs urged to stop funding politics October 17, 2023 Climate activists including Greta Thunberg have been arrested after they gathered outside a central London hotel protesting oil firms.
How Does ClientEarth’s Case Against Shell Measure Up Against Other Instances of NGO-led Climate Litigation? October 16, 2023 In a world where activism serves as the catalyst for change in environmental, social, and corporate governance issues, the advent of climate litigation initiated by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) offers a compelling turn of events. Responsible businesses must engage with activism, for it is the vanguard of societal transformation. In recent times, ClientEarth’s legal battle against [...]
FTSE 100 close: London markets lifted by higher oil and gas prices October 16, 2023 Geopolitical uncertainty has impacted markets over the past week.
Shell soars to record highs as oil and gas markets await fresh signals from Israel-Hamas war October 16, 2023 Commodity prices have steadied following last week's bumper rally, with markets awaiting further supply signals.