Local authorities putting the brakes on electric car charger rollout, industry warns June 22, 2023 Local authority bureaucracy is causing delays of up to a year in rolling out electric car charge points, industry figures have warned. “We’re getting caught up in red tape… which is stopping us deploying thousands more charges today,” Ian Johnston, head of the newly formed trade association ChargeUK, told City A.M. To build and operate [...]
A liberalised Indian market would be a boon for London’s financial services July 10, 2023 India is liberalising its insurance sector, legal services and capital markets. It's a great opportunity for the Square Mile businesses to invest and expand, writes Chris Hayward
Heathrow turns first profit since pandemic amid Middle East takeover speculation February 21, 2024 Heathrow Airport has turned its first profit since the pandemic amid speculation of a takeover from Middle-Eastern state backed investment funds.
UK puts jobs and passengers at centre of post-Covid aviation recovery May 26, 2022 The UK Government has put jobs and passengers at the centre of its post-Covid plan for the aviation sector’s recovery. Launched today by aviation minister Robert Courts, the ‘Flightpath to the Future’ 10-point plan will focus on building back consumer confidence as well as supporting new jobs and the sector’s sustainable recovery to reach net-zero [...]
Shipping sector’s growth to slow down due to global economic woes November 29, 2022 The shipping sector’s growth is set to slow down next year as global economic and geopolitical woes impact trading. According to research published today by UN agency UNCTAD, the industry’s expected growth will slump to 1.4 per cent this year – 1.8 per cent down on 2021 levels. While for the wider 2023-2027 period, trade [...]
Sadiq Khan: London needs more powers to ensure its businesses thrive post-Brexit May 23, 2023 Businesses in London are struggling to attract the right talent post-Brexit. To ensure the Square Mile remains the most competitive financial system, London needs more decisional power, writes Sadiq Khan
Ofwat: Suppliers must hit green targets if they want to increase water charges October 19, 2023 Ofwat has challenged the water industry to deliver on their pledges to protect the environment and clamp down on sewage overflows.
Swapping printing for press ups: Times publishing boss joins Gym Group as CEO in cost cutting bid May 3, 2023 The Gym Group has announced that seasoned business leader and publishing boss Will Orr has taken on the role of chief executive. The budget exercise chain drafted in the pricing pro to keep costs attractive amid the cost of living crisis. In his new role at the Gym Group, Orr will be leaving the world [...]
Labour would renationalise rail in bid to save British taxpayer £2.2bn a year April 25, 2024 Renationalising the railways will save the taxpayer £2.2bn every year, Labour’s shadow transport secretary has claimed, thanks to “significant efficiencies”.
Atomic weapons workers threaten to strike over pay – but ‘delivery of UK’s nuclear deterrent would be unaffected’ September 1, 2023 Workers at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) are to be balloted for industrial action in a dispute over pay. Members of the Prospect union at AWE, which supports and maintains the UK nuclear deterrent, will vote in the next two weeks on whether to launch a campaign of action. Prospect said AWE recently became an [...]