Boris Johnson recommits to securing UK-India trade deal by October July 4, 2022 Boris Johnson has confirmed the UK plans to sign a post-Brexit free trade deal with India by October as negotiators prepare for a fresh round of talks this month. The Prime Minister told MPs today that he was aiming to have the deal completed by the Indian holiday of Diwali as he doubled down on [...]
Starmer and Khan split over Labour position on UK joining EU single market July 4, 2022 Labour’s post-Brexit position came under the spotlight today as a split between Sir Keir Starmer and Sadiq Khan on the UK’s relationship with the EU was reopened. Starmer used a major speech tonight to say the UK would not rejoin the EU’s single market under a Labour government, while also accusing Boris Johnson of “missing [...]
MoJ denies telling court staff to hand over names of striking barristers July 4, 2022 The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has denied telling court staff to name striking barristers, after the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) threatened legal action over claims that any such instruction would breach UK data protection laws. An MoJ spokesperson said any claims the Justice Secretary or the MoJ told court staff to report the names of barristers who fail [...]
Pets at Home slumps due to cost-of-living crisis biting into Britons’ pockets July 4, 2022 RBC analysts have downgraded Pets at Home’s recommendation to Underperform as concerns mount as the cost-of-living crisis bites into Britons’ pockets. The pet retailer’s shares today took an 8.32 per cent tumble – the biggest on the FTSE 250. Analysts explained that while the group maintains a prime position in the pet care market, its [...]
Johnson urges OPEC to boost oil production to ease cost-of-living crisis July 4, 2022 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged the world's largest oil cartel to produce more oil to drive down prices and alleviate the cost of living crisis,
Takeover deal for UK Power Networks collapses after owner raises £15bn price tag July 4, 2022 The proposed takeover of Britain’s largest electricity distributor by a consortium led by KKR and Australia’s Macquarie.
Covid loan fraudsters should turn themselves in to avoid harsher penalties, lawyers say July 4, 2022 Individuals who defrauded the government’s Covid support schemes should consider turning themselves in to avoid even harsher penalties, amid a far-reaching crackdown on those responsible for making fraudulent claims, lawyers have said. The comments come after figures from the UK’s Insolvency Service showed the executive agency has struck off a total of 179 company directors, [...]
London markets kick off new week in mixed style as BP and Shell jump July 4, 2022 London markets kicked off a new trading week in mixed fashion today, with the FTSE 100 led higher by oil and gas giants. The capital’s premier FTSE 100 index jumped 0.89 per cent to 7,232.65 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, dipped [...]
Shares climb for 888 as it feels the afterglow of William Hill takeover July 4, 2022 Shares in 888 climbed this morning the firm’s re-admission into the London Stock Exchange main market for listed securities yesterday amid completion of its William Hill acquisition.
Getir says investor has ‘no direct or indirect relationship’ with sanctioned Russian oligarch July 4, 2022 Speedy grocery delivery app Getir has shrugged off speculation that government sanctioning of a Russian oligarch linked to investment in the firm will impact its funding. Vladimir Potanin was hit by sanctions last week, including an asset freeze preventing any UK firm from dealing with any funds he owns. However, Getir was keen to quash [...]
