Ineos boss Sir Jim Ratcliffe slams UK’s ‘total lack’ of energy policy ENERGY Ineos boss Sir Jim Ratcliffe has hit out at what he sees as the UK’s “total lack” of an energy policy, which he branded “completely irresponsible”.
Rosebank: Climate campaigners prepare legal action against oil and gas field energy Climate campaigners have vowed to take legal action against the government, following the approval of Rosebank this morning.
UK ‘committed to working closely’ with the EU as City firms fear post-Brexit red tape FINANCIAL SERVICES The City minister has said the UK is "committed to working closely" with the EU on financial services rules today amid fears that growing divergence between UK and EU regulators will increase the regulatory burden on City firms.
FCA set to probe private asset valuations amid fears of liquidity crisis September 27, 2023 The Financial Conduct Authority is set to probe the way investors value the private assets on their books as it continues a deepdive into the liquidity of the market in the UK.
Average five-year fixed mortgage rate slides down towards six per cent mark September 27, 2023 The average five-year fixed-rate homeowner mortgage is edging closer to falling back below the six per cent mark, according to figures from a financial information website.
Morrisons picks former Carrefour France boss as its new chief September 27, 2023 Morrisons has appointed former Carrefour France boss Rami Baitiéh to take over as the supermarket's new chief executive.
Thames Water: Is this the worst company in Britain? September 27, 2023 Thames Water has been ordered by Ofwat to hand back over £100m to customers after failing to meet expected standards.
Rishi Sunak backs Rosebank oil and gas field: We don’t reach net zero by ‘wishing it’ September 27, 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has backed the approval of Rosebank, the UK's largest undeveloped oil and gas field in the North Sea.
H&M: Sales to drop 10 per cent due to unusually hot September and Russia pull-out September 27, 2023 H&M has warned that its sales are expected to decrease by 10 per cent in September, as unusually hot weather and discontinued operations in Russia have dampened trade. The gloomy forecast puts a damper on the Swedish fashion giant’s latest third quarter update, revealing a six per cent rise in net sales to SEK 60,897m [...]
‘Higher for longer rates’ sparked shift to premium London office space September 27, 2023 Property developer Landsec reported strong demand for premium office space in central London, as firms react to the message of interest rates being “higher for longer.” The commercial real estate giant said office occupancy in Victoria, where half of its central London business sits, is now 100 per cent let and with £17m of lettings [...]