Exclusive: Marshalls reaps the rewards from a home improvement boom March 20, 2022 City A.M. speaks with Martin Coffey, chief executive at Marshalls, as the stone and concrete specialists show signs of post-Covid recovery.
Hay was just the first: Asset managers under microscope over Israel investments May 28, 2024 Israel's invasion of Gaza has sparked protests against companies sending weapons to the country. Are sustainable asset managers next?
Labour’s energy agenda needs a solution for the UK’s oil and gas demands June 12, 2023 Labour's energy manifesto needs a solution for the UK's oil and gas needs if the opposition are fit for government.
Supply chain snarl ups pull UK construction growth down to six-month low September 6, 2021 The UK construction industry grew at the slowest pace for six months, driven by supply chain snarl ups leaving builders unable to progress work, according to a closely watched survey released today. The latest IHS Markit / CIPS UK construction purchasing managers’ index slid to 55.2 in August, down from 58.7 in July. However, the [...]
China shut out of UK nuclear plans as Kwarteng sets out new funding model October 26, 2021 The UK’s nuclear energy programme is being revitalised with a rebooted funding model to shut out Chinese companies and replace its ageing power facilities. Business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has announced The Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill ahead of the Budget today. The UK will now utilise the Regulated Asset Base (RAB) to front-load costs to consumers [...]
Brexit: Barclay denies UK wants ‘Swiss-style’ relationship with EU November 20, 2022 A senior cabinet minister has denied reports the UK wants a closer “Swiss-style” relationship with the EU post-Brexit. Health secretary Steve Barclay has said he doesn’t “recognise” the proposal and that chancellor Jeremy Hunt outlined “our determination to maximise post-Brexit opportunities in pro-growth areas” during his autumn statement on Thursday. The Sunday Times reported today [...]
UK narrowly avoids recession as penny pinching Brits help GDP grow 0.1 per cent March 31, 2023 The UK was not formally in a dreaded recession between October and December, with UK GDP increasing slightly by 0.1 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2022. Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show the total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the economy marginally improved from an initial estimate of “no growth”. [...]
Reinventing the wheel (or the sail) can actually change an industry August 25, 2023 The Pyxis Ocean, power by WindWings, is a modern take on a sail but done in a way which could dramatically change our emissions.
Ithaca Energy announces fresh shareholder payout after £175m windfall tax hit August 23, 2023 Ithaca Energy has announced fresh dividend payments for shareholders in its half-year trading update, despite a hefty windfall tax hit.
West Ham show up £800m Chelsea: 5 things we learned from the Premier League August 20, 2023 Chelsea have spent more on players since last summer than it cost to construct West Ham United’s home, the London Stadium. The 3-1 loss of the former at the latter today, even against 10 men for much of the second half, shows the Blues’ rebuild still has a long way to go. It was a [...]