Five reasons why energy transition stocks can weather the inflation storm November 1, 2021 The current inflationary pressures putting strain on global equity markets are impacting energy transition equities more than most, with many of its sub-sectors right in the eye of the storm. But while these short-term threats are painful, they should not detract from the longer-term investment opportunity. Inflationary pressures have been at the heart of this disruption. Global supply [...]
Britain can win the race for hydrogen supremacy if it faces down competition from Japan June 17, 2021 Japan has made an unprecedented commitment to hydrogen power as an alternative energy source, investing US$19.2 billion in the technology in new funding alone. As first out of the starting blocks, Japan has staked its claim as the world leader in the industry. We are at a critical juncture, however, and there is a golden [...]
Construction firm Kier set for £150m equity raise and division sale – report February 26, 2021 Construction firm Kier is reportedly finalising plans for an £150m equity raise and the sale of one of its divisions in a bid to fix its balance sheet. Sky News reported that the FTSE 250 firm was planning to announce the raise alongside its half year results in April. It is also putting the finishing [...]
UK firms to hire more staff as Covid recovery boosts confidence July 12, 2021 UK firms to hire more staff as Covid recovery boosts confidence
Hinkley Point C delayed by six months due to pandemic January 27, 2021 The start of electricity generation at Hinkley Point C in Somerset has been pushed back six months to June 2026, it was announced today. The project is now estimated to cost between £22bn and £23bn, more than previous estimates of £21.5bn – £22.2bn. French giant EDF, which is building the new nuclear power plant, said [...]
The British government should make Saudi Arabia a top priority October 1, 2024 Interview with Lord Dominic Johnson of Lainston Bilateral trade between Great Britain and Saudi Arabia has grown considerably in recent years. Indeed, the total trade in goods and services between the two Kingdoms amounted to £17.6 billion in the four quarters to the end of Q1 2024. This makes Saudi Arabia the United Kingdom’s twenty-third-largest [...]
UK business output falls to lowest level since lockdown October 10, 2021 Business output has shrunk to its lowest level of growth since the reopening of the economy as staff shortages and supply chain disruptions battered productivity last month. The closely-watched BDO Output Index suggests a slowdown across both manufacturing and services, falling more than five index points month-on-month to 100.69, effectively indicating average trend growth just [...]
Pilots give British Airways the green light on restarting of Gatwick operations October 7, 2021 The British Airlines Pilots Association (Balpa), which represents more than 16,000 UK pilots, has signed off a new agreement with British Airways (BA), after union members agreed to back up the establishment of a British Airways’ subsidiary operating from Gatwick airport. “Balpa and British Airways have concluded an important new agreement covering revised pay and [...]
Gas prices soar amid supply shortage fears as Russia-Ukraine tensions escalate January 24, 2022 Analysts warned last night that escalating tensions over Russia's seemingly inevitable invasion of Ukraine would hit European gas supplies.
Land bank at Vistry surges amid housebuilding push July 7, 2021 London-listed housebuilder Vistry rapidly expanded its land bank over the last year as it ramped up home building activity. The firm increased its controlled land bank by c.1,600 over the last 12 months, it said in a trading updated published today. The firm also acquired 5,642 new plots over the same period. Read more: House [...]