Apple keynote 2019: Everything from inside the Steve Jobs theatre, as it happened September 10, 2019 This was the live blog of the Apple 2019 keynote, featuring the debut of the iPhone 11 family, the Apple Watch Series 5, the seventh generation of the iPad and more. 19:09 iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max Now it’s time for the more expensive phone. Available in four colours: Gold, Space Grey, Silver and [...]
Good energy positioned to adapt as market moves September 10, 2019 Good Energy today said it was positioned to win more business in a rapidly changing energy market, as it spent the first six months of the year paying down debt. Profit before tax at the energy supplier rose eight per cent in the first half of the year to £2.5m, the company said. Meanwhile the [...]
S&P Global Ratings calls for action on climate change September 10, 2019 International ratings agency S&P has called on banks and regulators to address the risks that climate change poses to the financial sector, saying “they need to act now” or suffer the consequences. Read more: New York Times drops London oil conference sponsorship after protests S&P said in a report released today that climate change could [...]
Warehouse and Oasis staff face redundancy as retailer cuts costs September 10, 2019 Warehouse and Oasis staff are under threat of redundancy as the retailer attempts to slash costs in a further blow for the struggling UK high street. Staff have been told their hours could be cut, in some cases by up to half, with some senior store positions demoted to sales advisor roles, City A.M. understands. [...]
British Airways pilots threaten further strikes unless stalemate is broken September 10, 2019 British Airways pilots are threatening further strike action if the current pay row with the airline is not resolved. The British Airline Pilots’ Association (Balpa) union has called on BA to engage in further talks to avert the planned strike on 27 September. Read more: Shares in British Airways owner IAG bounce as strike enters [...]
London startup Snyk secures $70m from Facebook investor Accel September 10, 2019 Cybersecurity firm Snyk has raised $70m (£56.7m) in funding, led by venture capital stalwart Accel, to fuel the next stage in its international expansion. The round was also supported by existing investors GV and Boldstart Ventures. It follows a $22m investment in September last year, taking the London and Boston-based startup’s total amount raised to [...]
Mike Ashley to face shareholder anger at Sports Direct meeting September 10, 2019 Retail tycoon Mike Ashley is preparing to face frustrated Sports Direct shareholders at a meeting tomorrow following a turbulent year for the business. The founder and chief executive of the sportswear retailer has come under fire from shareholder advisory groups in the run up to tomorrow’s annual general meeting. Read more: Mike Ashley makes move [...]
Ashtead profits jump as it cashes in on demand for leasing industrial equipment September 10, 2019 Equipment rental firm Ashtead enjoyed a profit boost of nearly a tenth over the summer, as its US business Sunbelt cashed in on higher demand for leasing industrial gear. The FTSE 100 company has reaped the benefits of construction firms choosing to rent equipment instead of buying in recent years. Read more: Ashtead investors tread [...]
Ireland’s nominee for EU trade portfolio says probability of a Brexit deal rising September 10, 2019 Ireland’s nominee for the EU trade portfolio Phil Hogan said today that the probability of a Brexit deal between the UK and EU is rising. “The penny is finally dropping” with the UK on Brexit, he told the Irish Times. Read more: ERG chair Steve Baker vows to vote against Boris Johnson deal if is [...]
Why Apple cannot rely on the iPhone 11 to satisfy investors September 10, 2019 Apple’s product launches have gained an almost cult-like following and, as ever, the online rumour mills have been in overdrive ahead of tonight’s tech spectacle. CEO Tim Cook will take to the stage at Apple’s California headquarters from 6pm, where he is expected to unveil the iPhone 11. Read more: Everything you need to know [...]