Letter to the editor: Why the Covid Inquiry should interest City A.M. Opinion [RE: The UK economy is suffering from long Covid and a short memory, 23 Sept] It was disappointing to read the suggestion from your editor-in-chief Christian May yesterday that the “main purpose” of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry is “a form of stage-managed catharsis”. I cannot agree.It is estimated that the total cost of UK government [...]
Covid-19 Inquiry: Government and the civil service ‘failed’ the public Covid A major flaw, according to the inquiry, was the lack of “a system that could be scaled up to test, trace and isolate” people.
Ipsos Mori: Profit rises for UK General Election polling giant Business Profit rose at the UK arm of polling giant Ipsos Mori ahead of the UK General Election, newly-filed accounts have revealed.
Bistrot Pierre cuts jobs and closes restaurants as it tumbles further into the red July 2, 2024 French restaurant chain Bistrot Pierre has more than 100 staff and closed multiple sites as its goal as it battled to return to profitability.
Buzz Bingo hails ‘reset’ as chain posts best results since Covid-19 pandemic July 1, 2024 The company behind Buzz Bingo cut its pre-tax loss as its sales passed the £200m mark during its latest financial year, according to new figures.
Rolls-Royce now worth over £40bn thanks to ‘Turbo Tufan’ June 21, 2024 Rolls-Royce has cemented its status as a darling of the London Stock Exchange after its value passed £40bn for the first time ever.
Oxford Biomedica issues new shares to secure a £17m investment June 18, 2024 Cell and gene therapy company Oxford Biomedica has announced a near £17m investment which will see it issue new shares to the London Stock Exchange.
Profit rises at Castings as firm benefits from lagged Covid impacts June 12, 2024 Current levels of demand at Castings are expected to continue in the short-term, with the potential for a slight increase in the autumn.
We’re still paying for lockdown, so why is no one talking about it? June 7, 2024 We borrowed billions to pay for lockdown but neither Starmer nor Sunak will admit that the resulting debt is holding the public finances in a vice-like grip, says Paul Ormerod To borrow a famous phrase from Karl Marx, a spectre is haunting the election campaign. Despite the frantic efforts by the Conservatives to portray Keir [...]
Royal Opera House: Streaming success for London icon as it battles to ‘fortify’ finances June 5, 2024 London's Royal Opera House returned to the black after its box office takings jumped and its streaming platform surged in popularity.