BP set for slower first quarter profits and revenue amid lower oil prices May 5, 2024 BP is expected to announce slowing profits and revenues for the first quarter of 2024, as it wrestles with lower oil prices and weaker refining margins than this time last year. The oil super major will give its latest quarterly results in an update on May 7, with profit expected to come in at £5.07 [...]
Industrial action to cripple railways as union calls strikes and overtime ban May 5, 2024 Rail and tram passengers face a week of disruption because of strikes which will lead to some parts of the country having no trains on days of industrial action. Members of the train drivers’ union Aslef at 16 operators will launch a six-day ban on overtime on Monday, which is expected to cause short-notice cancellations. [...]
Labour claims victory in Blackpool South by-election in bruising night for Tories May 3, 2024 Tory deputy chair Angela Richardson told the BBC: “The result was not unexpected. I think, given the circumstances that caused the by-election in the first place, it was always going to be difficult for the Conservatives.”
Humza Yousaf: Scottish first minister ‘will resign today’ as support crumbles April 29, 2024 Humza Yousaf is expected to resign as first minister of Scotland today after an electoral coalition with the Greens fell apart
Buzzbike completes funding round after e-bike subscription demand soars sevenfold April 23, 2024 Buzzbike has announced the completion of its latest funding round after it saw a sevenfold rise in demand for its e-bike subscription service.
THG: Growth continues after strong performance from beauty division April 23, 2024 THG, the owners of Cult Beauty and Myprotein, recorded strong revenue growth in the first quarter of 2024
Formula E emissions rise but racing league leading on global metrics April 22, 2024 The emissions produced by racing series Formula E are expected to rise this season for a third consecutive year but figures remain below carbon neutrality targets, a new report has shown. The all-electric racing series, this year in its 10th season, has seen overall emissions rise for the second year in a row and that [...]
Dallaglio charity in gruelling 1,500km cycle from Rome to Nice April 22, 2024 A gruelling cycling challenge spearheaded by Rugby World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio is into its second stage as a peloton cycle from Rome to Nice in aid of charity. The 1,500km challenge aims to raise £100,000 for RugbyWorks, a charity founded by the England international. Dallaglio said: We are currently over half way through the [...]
Parliamentary researcher and academic charged following China ‘spying’ investigation April 22, 2024 Two men have been charged with spying for China after an investigation by counter-terrorism police.
FCA senior man on the move to growing comms agency April 22, 2024 A SENIOR ADVISOR at the City watchdog is set for a new gig at a growing comms and public affairs firm. FCA man Ramesh Chhabra is to leave his role as right hand man to CEO Nikhil Rathi for a job at Lexington, the expanding comms agency. Chhabra – regarded as one of the most effective comms [...]
