Ecotricity reignites boardroom battle with Good Energy as it files motion to remove chairman January 14, 2022 Ecotricity has filed a motion to oust Good Energy's chairman from his directorial role, with shareholders now set to vote on the proposal.
Binance chief ranks among the world’s richest billionaires January 14, 2022 The chief executive of Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, now ranks among the world's richest billionaires.
Spider-Man and James Bond power Cineworld’s push towards pre-pandemic revenue levels January 14, 2022 Cineworld's revenues closed in on pre-pandemic levels, following the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home and James Bond's No Time To Die.
UK economic growth hit pre-pandemic levels in November January 14, 2022 The UK’s economy sped up growth in November, before the Omicron variant struck, pushing above pre-pandemic levels for the first time.
London markets dip as retailers give up this week’s gains January 13, 2022 London markets eked marginal gains yesterday despite retailers giving up some gains registered throughout the week. The capital’s premier FTSE 100 index closed 0.16 per cent higher at 7,563.85 points, while the domestically-focused FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned to the health of the UK economy, fell 0.38 per cent to 22,958.48 points. Britain’s [...]
Switzerland steps up CBDC efforts as UK sounds alarm January 13, 2022 As countries worldwide step up CBDC efforts legislators are divided over the risks posed by the new digital currencies.
Energy price crisis: What can the government do to protect the poorest households? January 13, 2022 Morning Wire looks over some of Downing Street’s potential options to reduce the cost of energy bills for the UK's poorest households.
US businesses’ costs swell at record pace as inflationary pressures build across the pond January 13, 2022 US businesses’ costs are swelling at a record pace, adding fuel to the inflationary fire burning across the pond, reveal official figures released today. Prices for materials used by American firms are 9.7 per cent higher than were a year ago, the highest calendar year increase since the US Bureau of Labor Statistics started tracking [...]
US agency predicts decline in oil prices as producers pledge to boost global inventories January 13, 2022 Increased supplies in global petroleum inventories will cause oil prices to drop, argues the US Energy Information Administration.
Omi-gone: Brits flock back to pubs, bars and restaurants as social spending climbs January 13, 2022 The damaging drag the re-imposition of Covid-19 curbs had on Brits’ confidence is easing, reveal official figures released today. Britons rushed back to pubs, bars and restaurants in the immediate aftermath of Christmas and New Years in a sign that plan B’s blow to the UK services economy will disappear into the ether. Consumers have [...]