Sunak pledges to make Sunderland Britain’s EV ‘Silicon Valley’ as £2bn Nissan investment confirmed November 24, 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the investment from Nissan will make Sunderland the UK’s electric vehicle “Silicon Valley”.
Nipper’s back: HMV swings open the doors of historic Oxford Street store November 24, 2023 HMV is to swing open the doors of its historic Oxford Street store after a four-year absence, with the retailer’s boss saying it is a “great moment” in the chain’s recovery.
Bank of England: Growth is slowing, but that’s not slowing inflation November 24, 2023 The Bank of England's Chief Economist Huw Pill has warned inflation is not being slowed by a slowing UK economy
Israel-Hamas war: Cameron visits Middle East before Gaza ceasefire starts Friday November 23, 2023 The ceasefire had been anticipated after a deal was reached, though details were still being sorted out over the last day.
David Cameron gets the gang back together with Arch Co exec appointment November 23, 2023 Alan Sendorek, who has worked for QPR and Arch Co since leaving government, will head to the foreign office with his old boss David Cameron
Dexit? Anti-EU Geert Wilders wins most votes in Dutch election as populists shock Europe November 23, 2023 Mr Wilders’ election programme includes calls for a referendum on the Netherlands leaving the European Union, a total halt to accepting asylum-seekers and migrant pushbacks at Dutch borders.
Ofgem’s energy price cap to increase by five per cent as rising costs drive up winter bills November 23, 2023 Ther chancellor's main proposal was £960m for a “green industries growth accelerator”, but falling short of the US's green deal.
The Notebook: Victoria Scholar on the ever-changing appetites of retail investors November 23, 2023 Where the City’s big thinkers get things off their chest. Today, it’s Victoria Scholar, head of investment at Interactive Investor analysing retail investors' appetites.
Autumn Statement: Hunt cuts national insurance by two per cent November 22, 2023 Jeremy Hunt has announced 110 pro-growth measures in today's Autumn Statement, with 'full expensing' at the heart of his plans to boost UK investment.
Johnson Matthey: Hydrogen unit powers raised outlook but can’t save 600 jobs November 22, 2023 Johnson Matthey, which makes catalytic converters and pollution filters for cars, raised its outlook for full-year underlying operating performance on Wednesday as cost-cutting efforts pay off and on strong demand for its energy-focused units. The centuries-old British firm, which traces its roots back to testing the purity of precious metals, has raised prices of products and [...]
