Covid-19: Hancock to speak at 3pm, as R Rate rises to between 1.1 and 1.3 Covid R rate rises to between 1.1 and 1.3 in the UK The UK's Covid R rate has risen to between 1.1 and 1.3, according to government data.
Google CEO criticises antitrust regulation Google CEO criticises antitrust regulation Google's chief executive officer, Sundar Pichai warns that "regulation can get it wrong" in an interview with the Financial Times.
Nike to score sales increase on digital fitness demand in lockdown Nike to score sales increase on digital fitness demand in lockdown Sportswear giant, Nike are expected to report a 2.2 per cent increase in second-quarter sales profiting from the change in consumer habits during the pandemic.
Mike Pence receives Covid vaccine on live TV to build public confidence December 18, 2020 U.S. Vice President Mike Pence received his Covid vaccine live on television as the White House tries to build public confidence in the vaccine's safety.
City Corporation clamps down on illegal street traders, gamblers and pickpockets December 18, 2020 The City of London Corporation will crack down further on illegal street traders, gamblers and pickpockets operating on five London bridges.
Hammerson seeks secondary Irish listing amid Brexit worries December 18, 2020 European shopping centre owner, Hammerson has sought admission to Dublin's stock exchange to maintain access to the European market.
Oh Ambassador, you’re buying us? Ferrero add Eat Natural to portfolio December 17, 2020 Italian confectionary giant, Ferrero will acquire Eat Natural, expanding into the healthy snacking market for the first time.
Google AI unit reports huge losses December 17, 2020 DeepMind, Google's artificial intelligence unit, reported pre-tax losses of £460.9m in 2019.
Ads giant WPP turns to tech to restore growth after accounting error December 17, 2020 WPP, the world's biggest advertising company, set out its plans to restore revenue growth to pre-pandemic levels by 2022.
Mid-market firms optimistic about Brexit impact despite talks dragging December 17, 2020 Despite the increasing possibility of a no-deal Brexit, 38 per cent of UK mid-market business predict that Brexit would have a positive impact on their business.