Consumer confidence continues to rise amid cost-of-living woes September 22, 2023 Consumer confidence is continuing to rise against a backdrop of falling inflation – but many households are continuing to struggle with cost-of-living pressures, according to a survey. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index increased four points in September, but remains at a subdued minus 21. Expectations for the UK’s wider economy over the next 12 months [...]
On the Beach calls for CMA to stop low cost carriers’ ‘aggressive tactics’ as long-running feud heats up October 24, 2023 A long-running feud between online travel groups and low-cost carriers is heating up, after On the Beach called on the CMA to step in.
Spring Budget 2024: Hunt poised to double AI funding through Alan Turing Institute March 6, 2024 Jeremy Hunt is set to announce a doubling of funding for the Alan Turing Institute, the national hub for AI, in his Spring Budget tomorrow.
Mobico: Short sellers circle struggling National Express owner June 3, 2024 Short sellers including the hedge fund owned by GB News baron Paul Marshall are circling the struggling FTSE 250 transport firm Mobico Group.
North America boosts Keller’s bottom line while Europe falls behind March 5, 2024 Keller has seen a 67 underlying profit leap driven by North America
Dominic Raab asks Rishi Sunak to launch investigation into two bullying complaints November 16, 2022 Dominic Raab has written to the Prime Minister asking for an investigation into two bullying complaints made against him. The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary said he would “fully cooperate” with the probe and welcomed “transparency”. This comes after he was notified of two separate complaints made against him from during his [...]
‘We are done’: Vodafone chief rules out more big deals after offloading Spanish and Italian arms June 2, 2024 The chief executive of Vodafone has ruled out any more major deals as part of her strategy to simplify the sprawling telecoms giant and improve shareholder returns.
Businessman guilty of plotting two bombs in London over £1.4m legal wrangle with NCA August 18, 2023 A businessman suspected of being involved in an international money-laundering ring has been found guilty of orchestrating a bomb plot against lawyers for Britain’s FBI in a row over £1.4 million. Jonathan Nuttall, 50, was convicted of conspiring with his driver, Michael Sode, and an ex-marine, Michael Broddle, to plant two devices in London’s legal [...]
Rail unions have mixed reactions to Trevelyan’s appointment September 7, 2022 Rail unions have had mixed reactions to yesterday’s appointment of Anne-Marie Trevelyan as new transport secretary. The union RMT has called on Trevelyan to adopt a fresh approach to rail disputes, facilitating discussions between workers and companies. “There is clearly now the opportunity for a new approach from the government to facilitate discussions between the [...]
Drivers won’t back EVs as they are ‘scared of change’, ‘Europe’s Tesla’ boss warns March 3, 2024 Drivers "scared of change" are behind the slowing shift to electric vehicles (EVs), the boss of the company dubbed 'Europe's Tesla,' has said.