Macron proposes widening anti-Islamic State coalition to target Hamas October 24, 2023 Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Macron stressed that France and Israel shared terrorism as their "common enemy".
Spotify swings to profit as user growth beats expectations October 24, 2023 Spotify on Tuesday swung to a quarterly profit aided by price hikes in its streaming services and growth in subscribers in all regions, and forecast that its number of monthly listeners would reach 601 million in this quarter.
Israel-Gaza latest: Rishi Sunak in Tel Aviv to show ‘solidarity’ over Hamas attacks October 19, 2023 Rishi Sunak has arrived in Israel to “express solidarity” with the country over Hamas’s attack as part of a two-day trip urging against any escalation of violence in the wider Middle East. The Prime Minister landed at Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv on Thursday morning ahead of holding talks with his counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, [...]
Untreated sewage illegally spilled for years, Welsh Water admits October 19, 2023 Dozens of Welsh Water treatment plants have been illegally spilling untreated sewage for years, the company has admitted.
China’s Country Garden bondholders seek talks after missed bond payments October 19, 2023 Country Garden bondholders are seeking urgent talks with the troubled property developer after it missed a $15m
Schroders: Assets slide as volatile markets weigh on investor appetite October 19, 2023 Schroders revealed a slump in its managed assets today as investors fled the market amid sustained volatility over the summer.
Square Mile and Me: Simon Pryke on his journey from paper round to CEO October 19, 2023 Each week we ask a City figure to take a trip down memory lane. Today Simon Pryke, CEO of investment manager Findlay Park, tells us about his time in the Square Mile.
No-shows at pubs, restaurants and bars double October 18, 2023 Pubs, bars and restaurants have seen the number of customer no-shows double over the past year, according to new figures. About one in eight reservations is not being honoured, with customers also not telling venues they need to cancel, research by industry experts from Zonal and CGA by NIQ has revealed. It comes amid a [...]
Triple lock: Pensioners could be set for inflation-busting state pension rise next April October 18, 2023 Under the triple lock, the state pension usually rises each April by inflation, wages or 2.5 per cent – whichever is higher.
P&G tops profit estimates on pricing boost, resilient demand October 18, 2023 Procter & Gamble (P&G) topped market expectations for quarterly sales and profit on Wednesday, benefiting from higher prices as well as steady demand for its personal care products and cleaning supplies. While P&G’s moves to consistently raise prices over the past several months have dented sales volumes with some cost-conscious shoppers turning to cheaper alternatives, [...]