Brexit: Sunak closing in on UK rejoining EU Horizon science scheme September 6, 2023 Rishi Sunak appears set to announce that the UK will rejoin the European Union’s £85bn Horizon science research programme. Sources familiar with the negotiations between the two sides said on Wednesday that the Prime Minister has given the go-ahead for a deal to be finalised. The level of compensation for the UK being frozen out [...]
China bans government officials from using iPhones for work – report September 6, 2023 China has reportedly ordered officials at central government agencies not to use Apple's iPhones or other foreign-branded devices for work.
Fund manager Ashmore sees six per cent profit drop on outflows September 6, 2023 Emerging markets-focused fund manager Ashmore (ASHM.L) reported a six per cent fall in annual profit on Wednesday and assets under management slumped by almost a quarter, as investors sought to curb risk amid choppy financial markets worldwide.
City A.M. opens the London Stock Exchange September 6, 2023 Speaking at Paternoster Square, City A.M. founder and managing director Lawson Muncaster said the morning was "a real sign of the progress we've made since the pandemic".
Britain to narrowly avoid recession – but meagre growth will make it ‘feel a lot like one’ anyway September 6, 2023 Britain will narrowly avoid a recession this year – but people and businesses will still feel the pain akin to the 2008 financial crash, according to an influential business network. The UK economy is on course to eke out growth of 0.4 per cent over 2023, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) predicted in its [...]
The Notebook: Tim Rodber on the office of the future, English rugby’s warm-up campaign and the biggest workplace trend September 6, 2023 Tim Rodber is CEO of The Instant Group, a workspace consultancy, and played rugby union for Northampton, England and the Lions The future office exists, but it’s had a makeover We are in the midst of a workplace revolution and the traditional world of office landlords and tenants operating in an almost feudal relationship is [...]
Pump price of unleaded petrol soars to yearly high September 5, 2023 The price of petrol on UK forecourts has risen to its highest level so far this year, figures show.
Chancellor to set out Autumn Statement on November 22 September 5, 2023 Jeremy Hunt will set out an Autumn Statement on November 22, the Chancellor has told MPs.
Renault boss sees potential £8.6bn valuation for EV unit float next year September 5, 2023 The initial public offering (IPO) of Renault's Ampere electric vehicle division could get a valuation of up to €10bn (£8.55bn), CEO Luca de Meo said.
Jordan Henderson defends move to Saudi Pro League after LGBTQ+ criticism September 5, 2023 Jordan Henderson has apologised for any hurt he has caused to the LGBTQ+ community and insists his move to Saudi Arabia can help the gay rights movement. The England midfielder was a high-profile and vocal supporter of LGBTQ+ rights as Liverpool captain but has been heavily criticised after agreeing to a lucrative switch to Saudi [...]
