Sewage scandal: Ofwat demands water companies get their house in order April 4, 2023 Ofwat wants to fast-track £1.6bn of investment in the water industry, and require water companies to speed up delivery of new schemes.
Apple posts rare revenue drop but $90bn share buyback goes ahead May 5, 2023 Apple once again posted an, until now, rare revenue decline in its latest fiscal quarter, but said its overall business improved from the December quarter and sales of its iPhones were solid. The results were better than Wall Street’s muted expectations and Apple’s stock inched higher in after-hours trading. The latest numbers come after the company in February [...]
Ashtead shares dip on cautious sales outlook as rumours swirl on London exit June 18, 2024 Ashtead has reported record full-year revenue and profit as rumours swirl over a move to New York from London.
Why East Yorkshire should be your next UK walking destination June 12, 2024 Why a visit to Yorkshire should be on the cards this summer
Tata Steel ‘apprehensive’ of election’s impact on £1.25bn Port Talbot plans June 11, 2024 Tata Steel has raised concerns about the impact the UK's General Election on July 4 could have on its £1.25bn plans at its Port Talbot site.
Begbies Traynor boosted by collapse of Paperchase and host of insolvencies February 27, 2023 Restructuring specialist Begbies Traynor Group says its finances have been boosted by the collapse of Paperchase earlier this year. Begbies Traynor was appointed as administrator after the struggling stationery chain failed to secure any buyers. The retailer’s 106 branches could face closure after Tesco agreed to buy the brand but not its stores or workforce. [...]
House prices rise for first time since last June but sticky rents likely to remain challenge for tenants May 22, 2024 New government data has shown house prices grew by for the first time since last summer in March, while private rents cooled from the record highs recorded at the start of the year.
Pragmatic: ‘More to be done’ says boss of British chipmaker May 19, 2024 The chief of Pragmatic has said good progress has been made but there is "more to be done" to support Britain’s semiconductor industry.
SMEs fear ‘cliff-edge’ energy bills in April, warns British Chamber of Commerce November 13, 2022 Nearly half of SMEs fear they will not be able to pay their energy bills once the Government’s support package ends next March, warns BCC.
Lionesses: Lauren James goal helps England keep 100 per cent record but Keira Walsh injury overshadows win July 28, 2023 Lauren James’ maiden World Cup goal was enough for England to maintain their 100 per cent record in Group D with a 1-0 victory over Denmark at the Sydney Football Stadium. The Chelsea forward struck the sixth-minute opener, but England suffered a major blow after 38 minutes when midfielder Keira Walsh was stretchered off with [...]