Miner success: BHP and Antofagasta post bullish trading updates October 19, 2022 Two FTSE 100 mining groups groups have posted bullish production updates, despite challenging headwinds.
More than a quarter of a million people visit new Battersea Power Station in opening weekend October 19, 2022 Over a quarter of a million people visited the new Battersea Power Station last weekend, providing a much-needed boost to the new South London hotspot. Nearly forty years after the lights were switched off in one of London’s most defining landmarks and following an eight-year restoration project, visitors were able to enjoy the first of its [...]
BHP trumps rivals with robust iron ore production October 19, 2022 BHP has reported a robust increase in production across the board, navigating the challenging headwinds of Chinese lockdowns.
Investors launch $5.7tn coalition to force action on public health October 19, 2022 A group of top investors managing $5.7tn are mounting pressure on firms to boost their focus on public health today, amid fears it is sliding off the agenda as an environmental, social and governance (ESG) issue.
Renewable boom eases global emissions, reveals leading climate body October 19, 2022 Global emissions are only expected to grow by under one per cent this year thanks to a renewable boom, according to the IEA.
Analysis: Keeping Triple Lock still requires £550k pension for ‘comfortable’ retirement October 19, 2022 Even if the State Pension was uprated in line with September’s inflation figure of 10.1 per cent, pension savers would still need to build up a pot of around £550,000 to ensure a comfortable standard of living in retirement, according to new figures shared with City A.M. this morning. The data comes amid the increased uncertainty over whether the [...]
Regulatory ‘call-in’ powers must not be politicised, City chiefs warn October 19, 2022 Powers allowing ministers to intervene in regulatory matters must not be “politicised” and should only be used “in extremis”, City chiefs have warned today.
London legend: City grandee and former Tottenham Hotspur chairman Tony Berry dies October 19, 2022 London’s business community remembers the life of Tony Berry who has passed away aged 81 after a long illness. Generally considered a leading London businessmen of his generation, Berry’s drive and deal-making took him to the chairmanship of a £1bn-valued company. After qualifying as a management accountant with Guinness he joined Bovril then took a [...]
Quilter assets slide as volatility shakes markets October 19, 2022 Shares in wealth manager Quilter dived this morning as the FTSE 250 firm revealed its assets under management tumbled to £96.9bn in the three months to the end of September.
Ithaca Energy to test investor appetite with London listing October 19, 2022 Ithaca Energy (Ithaca) has announced plans for a London listing, gauging investor appetite for oil and gas companies.