UK economy: Retail sales crash as cost of living crunch continues to bite October 20, 2023 In an ominous sign for the UK economy, retail spending fell in September with analysts warning of a tough Christmas ahead
Port charges making decarbonisation ‘uneconomical’, says rail freight boss October 19, 2023 The boss of one of the UK’s biggest rail freight operators has bemoaned high loading charges levied by ports as “uneconomic” for the sector.
Protests continue in Canary Wharf despite Greta Thunberg’s arrest this week October 19, 2023 Climate activists were joined by Greta Thunberg in a protest outside banking and finance offices in Canary Wharf today.
Meta and Tiktok told to detail curbs on Israel-Hamas disinformation October 19, 2023 The European Union (EU) has ratcheted up its scrutiny of big tech companies – with demands for Meta and TikTok to detail their efforts to curb illegal content and disinformation during the Israel-Hamas conflict.
TfL and Westminster join forces with business to lure shoppers back to The Strand October 19, 2023 A new taskforce will be set up to boost footfall to London's historic Strand district after home working trends hit retailers.
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.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese behind the scenes on Killers of the Flower Moon October 19, 2023 Killers of the Flower Moon sound editor on filming with Leonardo DiCaprio and working with Martin Scorsese
Simon Pegg proves he’s an underrated talent in new movie with the weirdest title October 19, 2023 Simon Pegg shines in this new comedy about a paranormal investigator who goes to the Isle of Man to investigate a talking mongoose
Tesla: Profits tumble as Musk’s price war hits carmaker’s bottom line October 19, 2023 Tesla has reported a near half slump in its third quarter net income, as Elon Musk’s aggressive price cutting strategy continues.
Deutsche Bahn sells London red bus operator Arriva to I Squared October 19, 2023 Deutsche Bahn has agreed to the sale of London's red bus operator Arriva to the US-based private equity firm I-Squared Capital.