Yu Group navigates choppy waters to boost supplier business September 27, 2022 Yu Group has eased its way through the volatility energy market and vastly ramped up the scale of its business.
Is running the new golf? Why TCS has become title sponsor of the London Marathon September 27, 2022 For four decades the London Marathon has had a consumer-facing brand as its title sponsor, from Gillette and Mars in the 1980s to the more recent Flora and Virgin Money. But that will change on Sunday, the first race of its rebranding as the TCS London Marathon as part of a six-year contract with the [...]
North Sea body backs easing climate rules for oil and gas amid green fury September 27, 2022 Offshore Energies UK has supported the scrapping of scope three emissions requirements for new oil and gas exploration.
China in grip of debunked coup rumours as Xi Jinping house arrest reports grow with all eyes on General Li Qiaoming September 27, 2022 Social media across China and the rest of Asia continues to be in overdrive today as persistent rumours that president Xi Jinping has been removed in a coup refuse to die down. Local and regional media speculate China’s long-standing leader was removed when he was away in Samarkand while attending the recent SCO summit, on [...]
Pound slides after Bank of England bats away emergency rate hike pressure September 26, 2022 Sterling collapsed to an all time low this morning as investor confidence evaporated in the wake of the government’s plans to slash taxes and ramp up borrowing in a ‘mini-budget’ last week.
Former Boots exec in talks to join oligarch linked investment fund LetterOne September 26, 2022 A former executive at the firm that owns Boots is in talks to join the board of Russian oligarch Mikhail Fridman’s Luxembourg headquartered investment vehicle LetterOne. Former Walgreen Boots Alliance co-COO Alex Gourlay is in advanced talks to become a non-executive director at LetterOne after stepping down from the pharmacy owner earlier this year, [...]
Oil prices slide to nine month lows as strong dollar spooks the market September 26, 2022 Oil prices crumbled to their lowest levels in nine months this morning, amid fears of a looming recession and a resilient dollar.
Liz Truss urged to ‘remain committed’ to audit reform September 26, 2022 One of the UK’s largest audit sector trade bodies has called on the UK’s new government to set out a “clear timetable” for its plans to overhaul the UK’s audit sector in claiming audit reform will play a vital role in securing long-term economic growth. Writing to UK prime minister Liz Truss, business secretary [...]
Fraud rates surge after scammers swoop through lockdowns September 26, 2022 Fraud rates jumped by over a quarter last year as scammers swooped on vulnerable Brits amid pandemic lockdowns, official figures revealed today.
Gas prices plunge as Europe tops up supplies ahead of winter September 26, 2022 UK gas prices have continued to plummet, reflecting the continent's successful scramble for supplies ahead of winter.