We were never going to have a great British bonfire of the tax system after Brexit August 15, 2023 We have neglected to reintroduce VAT-free shopping for foreign tourists, doubtless to squeals of delight from shopkeepers in Milan or Paris.
Chelsea smash British transfer record AGAIN by signing £115m Moises Caicedo August 14, 2023 Chelsea have smashed the British transfer record for the second time in a year by shelling out £115m for Brighton and Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo. The Blues saw off competition from Liverpool for the 21-year-old, who becomes the 20th permanent signing since their takeover by Todd Boehly’s consortium last summer. And the west Londoners could [...]
Victorians not to blame for present water woes, report reveals August 14, 2023 Government and industry claims that the UK's problems with sewage leaks are caused by ageing infrastructure have been challenged.
FTSE 100 close: Stronger growth not enough to keep London markets from dropping August 11, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 closed significantly lower on Friday, despite a better than expected GDP reading, as a stronger pound and concerns over the Chinese economy dampened sentiment. The FTSE 100 index closed 1.26 per cent lower at 7,522.86 while the mid-cap FTSE 250 index fell 0.9 per cent to 18,822.50. The disappointing performance came despite [...]
Tory MP failed to declare £70,000 shares in Shell while environment sec August 11, 2023 A Conservative MP failed to declare that she held shares valued at more than £70,000 in Shell while she was environment secretary. Theresa Villiers admitted her shareholding in the oil and gas company via her latest update to the register of members’ financial interests. Under the section “other shareholdings, valued at more than £70,000”, Ms [...]
Corinthia hotel London is where to take your date celebrity spotting August 8, 2023 The new Velvet Bar has opened at the Corinthia Hotel, one of the grandest central London hotels. We checked in to try it out A sharp intake of breath, then my masseuse pummelled me some more. “I like to fix people.” As I exhaled she put her bodyweight on a knot in my upper back [...]
Further North Sea exploration won’t lower bills, but it will limit green jobs August 4, 2023 More oil and gas in the North Sea is prioritising an industry which will mean, in the long term, bills are higher and we’re further away from self-reliance, writes Nigel Pocklington
Government warned that a poor investment climate risks new UK energy projects August 3, 2023 The UK’s investment climate must be improved if the government wants to attract more private sector funding for renewable projects.
Climate investors will flock to the EU if we keep dulling our green ambitions August 2, 2023 As Rishi Sunak quietly dampens green policies, Britain's business community will lose faith in our tepid climate ambitions and flee to other countries, writes Ted Christie-Miller.
War, what is it good for: BAE Systems announces bumper dividend August 2, 2023 BAE reported profits of £1.23bn this morning and upped its dividend by 11 per cent year-on-year, as it continued to cash in on increased UK defence spending and soaring demand amid the war in Ukraine. Britain’s premier defence contractor saw an order intake of £21.1bn in the first half of 2023, resulting in a record [...]