One in four from ethnic minorities bullied at work October 2, 2019 As many as a quarter of all ethnic minority employees at British businesses are having to put up with bullying and harassment, it was revealed today, prompting calls for employers to crack down. Although 97 per cent of businesses have a clear policy of zero tolerance towards racial harassment or bullying, less than half – [...]
Jobs at risk after no-deal Brexit as Nissan may pull SUV production from Sunderland plant October 1, 2019 Autoworkers in Sunderland were left worried earlier today after reports that Nissan could pull the production of its Qashqai SUV from the city if Britain leaves the European Union without a deal in place. The plant, a backbone in the local economy which supports thousands of jobs, could lose the vital contract, potentially leading to [...]
Four energy suppliers at risk as Ofgem clamps down on late green payments October 1, 2019 Fresh concerns were raised today over the future of four small energy suppliers after Ofgem warned it could revoke their licenses if they did not pay into a renewables fund run by the regulator. Nearly £15m is missing from a kitty set up to fund renewable project, Ofgem said. Read more: Ofgem opens investigation into [...]
Man arrested after dousing himself in ‘petrol’ and carrying a lighter outside parliament October 1, 2019 Police have detained a man on Parliament Square in Westminster after he reportedly doused himself with what seems to be a flammable liquid. He was arrested at around 10.44am, the Metropolitan Police Service said on Twitter. He was sprayed with a fire extinguisher. The man was carrying a lighter and was detained under the Mental [...]
‘New RWE’: Europe’s biggest CO2 culprit promises to be carbon-neutral by 2040 September 30, 2019 The German utility giant behind Npower has said it is stepping away from energy transported through pipelines as it revealed a giant pipeline of renewable production. RWE said it plans more than 18 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity, nearly as much as all the wind turbines installed in the UK. Read more: Eon struggles against [...]
Cuadrilla: More fracking this year in Lancashire unlikely after earthquake September 30, 2019 Fracking is unlikely to restart at Cuadrilla’s controversial site in Lancashire this year, the company admitted today over a month since an earthquake ripped through the site, bringing an end to drilling. Instead the firm said it would ensure Preston New Road will not be brought to a standstill as it tests how much gas [...]
Gulf Marine Services promises to build for the future after turbulent year September 30, 2019 Under-pressure oil service company Gulf Marine Services said it was building for the future as it tried to sail a turbulent market. The company has ripped out its entire board in the past year, replacing every director after shareholder pressure, it said. It comes as revenues fell two per cent to $55m (£45m) over the [...]
An open Shell: Oil major likely to miss production guidance new transparency push shows September 30, 2019 Royal Dutch Shell opened up its books ahead of its quarterly results for the first time today as shareholder pressure forced its hand towards more transparency. The oil major will start publishing a quarterly update, it said, ahead of its results. Read more: New Horizons: BP boss tasked with clearing up oil spill looks for [...]
Protests ramp up as Hong Kong prepares for China’s national day September 29, 2019 Protests which have rocked Hong Kong for months intensified today as the city prepares for China’s national day this week. Police opened fire with tear gas canisters, rubber bullets and water cannon as protesters threw petrol bombs at authorities and into a government building. Protesters are demanding universal sufferage, and charges to be dropped against [...]
New Horizons: BP boss tasked with clearing up oil spill looks for exit after a decade at the top September 29, 2019 The head of BP, who stepped into the top job as the company faced the biggest crisis in its history, is preparing to step down as he nears his 65th birthday. Bob Dudley’s time at the company will be marked by the scramble to deal with the fallout from the Deepwater Horizon spill and fire [...]
