EU calls on member states to cut gas usage 15 per cent amid fears Russia will turn off the taps July 20, 2022 The European Union (EU) has urged member states to cut gas usage by 15 per cent until heading into winter to stave off shortages from Russia.
Argos shoppers and staff accuse retailer of ‘pink washing’ over lack of gender-neutral ‘Mx’ option July 20, 2022 Sainsbury’s Argos brand has been criticised for not including gender-neutral options online, with almost 12,000 people signing a petition in protest. Argos has previously told customers it will add an “Mx” option to the title section of the catalogue retailers’ online forms. Supermarket Sainsbury’s already offers Mx on its forms. However, the retailer has since [...]
British passport sixth most powerful in the world while EU states dominate top ranks July 20, 2022 The British passport is the world’s sixth most powerful with visa-free or visa on-arrival access to 187 countries. The UK passport was one place ahead of the US at 186 countries, while EU states dominated much of the top rankings, data from Henley & Partners’ 2022 Henley Passport Index showed. Germany and Spain were joint third, [...]
Probe launched into civil service leaks aimed at damaging Penny Mordaunt’s Tory leadership campaign July 20, 2022 Simon Case, the most senior civil servant in the country, confirmed this afternoon that an investigation has begun into allegations that material was leaked from within the civil service to supposedly damage the campaign of Tory leadership contender Penny Mordaunt. David Davis, one of Ms Mordaunt’s most prominent backers within the Conservative Party, wrote to [...]
Car dealership group Pendragon says supply constraints slow vehicle sales as profits dive July 20, 2022 Car dealership group Pendragon said this afternoon that “supply constraints” have impacted new vehicle volumes over the past six months as it said profits will dip year on year. The company said it expects to post a pre-tax profits of around £33m for the six months to the end of June, compared with £35.1m over [...]
Boris Johnson urges next PM ‘not to always listen to Treasury’ in parting shot at Rishi Sunak July 20, 2022 Outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson said big infrastructure projects would not have been built “if we’d always listened to the Treasury” in an apparent parting shot at his former chancellor Rishi Sunak. The Prime Minister gave some “words of advice” to his successor during his final Commons appearance, which included: “Cut taxes and deregulate wherever [...]
Sunak dangles red meat to Tory members with onshore wind farm crackdown July 20, 2022 Former Chancellor and leading Tory leadership contender Rishi Sunak has committed to keeping in place tight planning onshore wind planning rules.
McLaren close to securing additional £100m from Gulf backers to fast-track new models July 20, 2022 McLaren is reportedly close to securing additional funding worth more than £100m to fast-track the production of new models. The cash-call – which could be finalised as early as tonight – would give the luxury car maker at least £80m of capital for the delivery of new road cars, sources told Sky News’ Mark Kleinman. [...]
Apple settles £42m lawsuit over MacBook keyboards July 20, 2022 Apple has settled a $50m (£42m) lawsuit over its MacBook keyboards, after claimants said the tech giant knowingly sold unresponsive keyboards products.
European market plunge is opportunity for bargain hunters, say BlackRock analysts July 20, 2022 A plunge in the value of European equities has presented an opportunity for bargain-hunting investors to snap up stocks, a BlackRock investment chief said today.