Media tycoon Richard Desmond’s lottery firm files claim against Gambling Commission February 6, 2024 According to the High Court filing system, the parties have instructed UK-US law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) to bring the case to the Technology and Construction Court (TCC).
‘Too late for rent caps’: East London rents jump 50 per cent since 2019 August 5, 2024 Rental costs in London have skyrocketed over the past five years, and new data has shown that rental growth in the city’s historically-affordable east has risen the fastest. Prices have risen by around 50 per cent in Shoreditch, Bethnal Green and Haggerston to pass an average of £1,000 per month, according to data from Spareroom. [...]
easyJet avoids French Christmas strike with eleventh-hour pay increase December 7, 2022 easyJet has prevented a strike in France over Christmas after offering a pay increase to cabin crew staff at the eleventh hour. The low-cost carrier has put on the table a 7.5 per cent salary increase in addition to a €3,000 bonus (£2,600), which was accepted by the French union SNPNC. “easyJet is pleased to [...]
Build, baby, build: Why overhauling the planning regime is crucial to kickstarting the UK economy March 26, 2024 While the UK's economic problems are deep and complex, overhauling the UK's onerous planning regime might be the most vital reform needed to help boost growth, Chris Dorrell argues
Economy: ‘Situation critical’ warning after huge spike in on the brink businesses January 22, 2024 Nearly 50,000 UK businesses are in a "critical" financial position, according to a new data, as high borrowing costs and inflationary pressures continue to squeeze firms.
Keir Starmer: Tory criticism of Great British Energy offshore plans is ‘unpatriotic’ March 25, 2024 Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has come under increasing criticism for reversing plans for key policy areas
Election 2024: FTSE 100 in the red but midcap index maintains gains after Labour landslide July 5, 2024 Sterling was trading up around 0.1 per cent this morning at $1.277 while futures on the FTSE 100 edged up by around 0.2 per cent. Markets will open at 8am.
Travis Perkins’ share price tumbles with building supplier downgrading profits June 16, 2023 Travis Perkins has warned investors to expect lower profits, with the UK's biggest supplier of building materials downgrading its forecasts.
Official vintage Bentley replica is electric and road-legal August 29, 2023 A joint project between Bentley and the Little Car Company, the Blower Jnr can reach 45mph and travel 65 miles on a full charge.
Should Hollywood look north after latest southern snub? June 10, 2024 Hollywood bigwigs have been called on to look north to stage their latest box office hits after the UK film industry was dealt another major blow recently as £750m plans for a new film studio in Buckinghamshire were quashed.