EP: 223 York Ebor Festival – Wednesday August 21, 2023 The four-day York Ebor Festival kicks off on Wednesday with the much awaited Group 1 Juddmonte International Stakes, supported by the Great Voltigeur and Acomb Stakes. Special guest, York Racecourse Chief Executive William Derby looks ahead to the week’s racing. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of Wednesday’s racing action, including a [...]
Tech firm plots London listing (yes, really) in boost to barren IPO market August 21, 2023 A compliance tech firm which help financial firms navigate regulation is plotting a move on to London Stock Exchange in a boost to the City after a barren first six months of the year, according to reports.
House prices: Five things we’ve learnt from the latest data (and why we might still be set for a crash) August 21, 2023 House prices might not crash - but neither renters nor homeowners have all that much to cheer as we head into September
New wind-powered cargo ship sets off on maiden voyage August 21, 2023 A cargo ship that makes use of giant sails set out on its maiden voyage this morning, as industry watchers cheered the new ship’s potential to help decarbonise the shipping sector. Pyxis Ocean, chartered by US-firm Cargill, uses British-made sales dubbed ‘WindWings,’ which are fitted to the deck of the ship and measure up to [...]
UK firms asked to disclose China investments as Sunak mulls trade curbs August 21, 2023 A host of British firms have been asked by the government to hand over information on their investments in China, as the UK looks to take stock of its business ties to the state amid increasing geopolitical tensions. The government confirmed today that a survey was sent to a number of UK firms last month [...]
Ford Ranger Raptor review: Truck yeah! August 21, 2023 Tim Pitt drives the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor: a go-anywhere tough truck that is a fun alternative to a family SUV.
Classic Alfa-inspired Totem GT debuts at Salon Privé next week August 21, 2023 Buyers of the Totem GT can choose between a twin-turbocharged V6 or fully electric power for their Alfa Romeo-based restomod.
Klarna going ‘all in on AI’ to fuel super-app push August 21, 2023 Klarna is “going all in on AI” as it looks to push beyond its buy-now pay-later bread and butter and take on banks on cheap lending, its global chief said.
Just eight per cent of voters credit Sunak with falling inflation, poll finds August 21, 2023 Just eight per cent of voters believe the government can be given credit for the recent fall in inflation, polling by YouGov has revealed. Inflation dropped to 6.8 per cent last month, which Prime Minister Rishi Sunak claimed showed his plan was working. Sunak made five key pledges to the public in January, including vowing [...]
Gas prices spike as Australian LNG workers vote for strike action August 21, 2023 Gas prices have risen across the continent this morning after labour unions in Australia announced plans to strike in less than two weeks/
