Skills shortages? London continues to see fewest apprenticeship starts per 1,000 December 18, 2023 London has continued to see the fewest apprenticeship starts by population of any region in the UK, amid warnings of a “recruitment crisis” facing the city.
Britain set to launch carbon levy on imported goods such as iron, steel and cement in 2027 December 18, 2023 A carbon price is used by governments to help reduce emissions by charging a fee on carbon pollution to encourage industries to cut their greenhouse gases.
Vodafone share price rises as Iliad invites it to merge Italian operations December 18, 2023 Iliad said on Monday it had submitted a proposal to Vodafone to merge their Italian businesses, adding the project had the unanimous support of its board of directors. “The merged business would be expected to generate revenues of around £5bn and EBITDA of approximately £1.38bn (€1.6bn) for financial year ending March 2024,” Iliad said in a statement. [...]
Games Workshop signs deal with Amazon to make Warhammer TV shows December 18, 2023 Wargames maker's deal with online giant will transform Warhammer 400 game into film and television series
Unilever continues slim down with beauty arm sell-off to US private investment firm December 18, 2023 Unilever will sell its Elida Beauty business to an American private investment firm as it looks to optimise its personal care portfolio. The financial terms of the deal, which were not disclosed, are expected to close in mid-2024. The buyer, Yellow Wood Partners, has already invested in a host of personal care products including Dr [...]
TfL strikes £250m funding deal with government to become ‘financially sustainable’ December 18, 2023 TfL strikes deal with government for £250m funding after the network's future finances were left unclear in Autumn Statement
Why Goldman Sachs predict ‘earlier and more aggressive’ interest rate cuts from central banks December 18, 2023 Goldman Sachs expects "earlier and more aggressive rate cuts" from central banks after a significant fall in inflation over recent months.
End is in sight for Amigo as former payday loan provider struggles to find a buyer December 18, 2023 Amigo Loans has said it expects to be mostly liquidated in the first half of next year as the firm continues to wind down its historic lending business.
Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Barbie help Britain dodge a recession (no, really) December 18, 2023 New data from digital bank Monzo showed Brits splashed the cash on big ticket events and movie spectaculars this year – as well as dipping into their pockets to keep their Netflix subscriptions going.
Hollywood Bowl eyes further expansion as customers keep spending despite cost of living crisis December 18, 2023 Hollywood Bowl has raised its dividend off the back of a strong performance as customers keep spending despite the economic climate.
