PM’s net zero speech ‘set us back’, head of climate watchdog warns Climate Rishi Sunak’s decision to water down environmental policies has “set us back” on reaching net zero, the outgoing head of the government’s climate watchdog has said.
Takeover battle looms for Hipgnosis as Blackstone makes bid Music A takeover battle has begun brewing for Hipgnosis Songs Fund, after Blackstone revealed today it would be making a rival bid.
Tories weighing stamp duty change in Autumn statement Stamp duty The Chancellor is reported to be considering cutting stamp duty in a final autumn statement before the next general election.
China’s imports of Russian oil near record high in March April 20, 2024 Russia remained China’s top oil supplier in March, data showed on Saturday, as refiners snapped up stranded Sokol shipments. China’s imports from Russia, including supplies via pipelines and sea-borne shipments, jumped 12.5 per cent on the year to 10.81 million metric tons, or 2.55 million barrels per day (bpd) last month, according to data from [...]
After Lidl v Tesco: Business branding may seem like a snoozefest, but get it wrong and it may cost you April 20, 2024 After a legal battle of Lidl v Tesco, trademark disputes has been at the forefront of people's minds as the thought of expensive litigation highlights just how important branding is for a business
Lloyds, HSBC, Barclays and Natwest set for profit boost as interest rate cuts thrown into doubt April 20, 2024 The UK's biggest banks are set to report lower profits and narrower margins in the coming weeks as the interest rate tailwind which pushed their earnings to a record high last year dies down.
How one ‘futurist’ is using tech to run the London marathon faster April 20, 2024 'Futurist' Bill Quinn will run the London marathon on Sunday, joining the 50,000 runners on the 26-mile course across London.
The week that was: London woes, hedge funds short on water, and confusing jobs data April 20, 2024 Confusing inflation data, further tribulations for water firms and yet more woes for the London Stock Exchange, we review another busy week in the City.
London office property deals abandoned as sellers pin hopes on price recovery April 20, 2024 Abandoned property deals have driven investment volumes in the London office market down in the first quarter of the year, but green shoots are starting to emerge.
420: Should you invest your green in the cannabis industry? April 20, 2024 The global cannabis industry is going through a growth spurt in April, with green shoots popping up across the world.