Have we got the minerals for a green future? August 15, 2022 Surging metal and mineral prices could hamper the UK's renewables ambitions, raising the costs of batteries and turbines for green project.
Labour’s bold plan to rescue onshore wind from NIMBYism June 20, 2023 Labour's plans to boost onshore wind have been welcomed by the industry but challenges remain if the UK is to liberate the industry.
Print revenue plunges for Daily Mirror owner Reach as inflation and global uncertainty scares off advertisers May 5, 2022 Print revenue was down 4.2 per cent for the owner of the Daily Mirror and OK! magazine Reach, as the group grapples with reduced advertiser demand and crippling inflation.
Motorists have ‘right to know’ why fuel costs surge, says the RAC June 29, 2022 Motorists have “a right to know” why fuel prices at UK forecourts continue to rise despite a slump in wholesale costs. Leading motoring group the RAC has accused fuel retailers of “inexplicably” rising costs after petrol yesterday reached a new record high of 191.2p while diesel stationed at 199p per litre – 0.1p less compared [...]
The tech tumble strikes again: Social media firms set to lose £112bn following Snap warning May 24, 2022 Snapchat's parent company's shares tumbled nearly 40 per cent in early morning trading, after the company warned against dwindling revenues and slowing recruitment.
High Court judge calls for cap on divorce costs as Siberian supermarket exec racks up £8m in fees April 13, 2022 A High Court judge has called on the government to put a cap on the cost of getting a divorce, in commenting on a protracted legal battle between a Siberian supermarket executive and her homemaker husband. Mr Justice Mostyn decried the “apocalyptic” state of affairs, that has seen a couple rack up £5.4m in costs, [...]
Russia threatens to halt energy shipments into Europe September 8, 2022 Russia could halt all energy shipments into Europe if the West pushes through proposals for caps on the price of gas, warned Putin.
Editorial: Shocks happen – and our institutions weren’t ready for this one March 10, 2022 And Rishi Sunak thought the hard bit was over. Wearing the scars of a two-year fight against a global pandemic, he may have thought he’d have some respite to get the public finances in order in time for some pre-election giveaways. That increasingly looks a long prospect. It may feel glib to discuss such matters [...]
Wimbledon confirms ban on Russian and Belarusian tennis stars including Daniil Medvedev and Aryna Sabalenka April 20, 2022 Wimbledon has confirmed that it will ban Russian and Belarusian tennis stars, including former men’s world No1 Daniil Medvedev, due to the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine. Medvedev and women’s No4 Aryna Sabalenka are the highest ranked players affected by today’s announcement from the All England Club. Others impacted are the former women’s world No 1 [...]
France’s presidential fight between Macron and Le Pen enters final hours: ‘It’s a choice between cholera and ebola today’ April 24, 2022 Emmanuel Macron is in pole position to win re-election in France’s presidential runoff today, but his lead over his far-right rival Marine Le Pen depends on how many voters decide to stay at home. A victory in today’s run-off vote would make Macron the first French president in 20 years to win a second term. [...]