UK political disruption threatens £100bn infrastructure boost, insurers say February 19, 2024 Public sector bodies must given greater powers to ease the impact of "short-term political disruption” if top investors are to pump up to £100bn into UK infrastructure projects, a new report has warned.
BAE Systems: Weapons giant eyes £24.6bn revenue on ‘elevated threat’ environment February 18, 2024 Investors are looking ahead to BAE Systems results next week, with the weapons giant set to cash in on a boom in global defence spending.
Rolls-Royce eyes £1.4bn profit as turnaround continues. But could the long lost dividend return? February 17, 2024 Rolls-Royce investors will get a clear picture of the company's turnaround under new chief Tufan Erginbilgic next week.
Telco battle hots up as Virgin Media O2 launches challenger to BT Openreach with new broadband unit February 16, 2024 Virgin Media O2 has announced plans to establish a new national fixed network company alongside two of its major shareholders.
Sir Adrian Montague: Chairman of Thames Water parent company Kemble quits February 16, 2024 He has also stood down as director of each of Kemble's subsidiaries, apart from TWUL and Thames Water Utilities Holdings Limited.
Virgin Media O2: Network accelerates at record pace amid TalkTalk rumours February 16, 2024 VMO2 has accelerated its fibre network built across the UK by a record amount in 2023, reaching 17m sites last year.
London Overground strikes suspended following improved pay offer February 15, 2024 Strikes on the London Overground next week have been suspended after unions received an improved pay offer.
Mildmay, Weaver and Liberty: What do the London Overground’s new names actually mean? February 15, 2024 The London Overground's six lines have been renamed and given colours, significantly changing the Tube network's world-famous map.
Stellantis chief warns of ‘turbulent’ year as Detroit Three strikes dent profits February 15, 2024 The chief executive of Stellantis has said the carmaker will remain "rock solid" ahead of a "turbulent" year, as operating profits fell.
Swisscom last remaining suitor for Vodafone’s Italian business after Illiad snub February 15, 2024 Telecoms company Swisscom is reportedly the last company standing for a potential tie up with Vodafone's Italian business.