El Salvador massively buys the dip, expect more ‘concerns’ from IMF May 12, 2022 Nigel Green expects "more low-key hysteria" from the International Monetary Fund, which has been highly critical of El Salvador’s pioneering approach to trying to boost their own economy through innovative financial solutions.
Octopus backs plans to build the world’s largest subsea power cable to power seven million homes May 12, 2022 Octopus is backing Xlinks' plans to build the world’s largest subsea power cable to deliver renewable energy from Morocco to the UK.
Rolls-Royce trading in line with expectations following aviation recovery May 12, 2022 Rolls-Royce’s trading in the first four months of the year has remained in line with expectations following the aviation sector’s gradual recovery and investments into defence. Despite market volatility and other macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds, the group said today it was expecting “positive momentum in our financial performance in 2022” and maintained its financial guidance [...]
Bitcoin hits 16-month low amid trouble at Terra May 12, 2022 Bitcoin is currently changing hands for around $27k - a 15 per cent drop over the past 24 hours and 32 per cent over the past week.
BlackRock to wind down support for ‘prescriptive’ climate resolutions May 12, 2022 BlackRock is planning to decrease its support for shareholder climate resolutions this AGM season over concerns that many of those tabled are “too prescriptive”.
Letters: Boeing at the crossroad May 12, 2022 [Re: Boeing turbulence continues as Air Lease says future of new jet at risk, May 10] The fact that Air Lease Corp’s Executive Chairman has questioned Boeing’s 777X project seems to have further heaped pressure on an already beleaguered business. While there are enough industry leaders who have renewed their faith in Boeing’s ability to [...]
Partygate: Downing Street and Whitehall issued with 50 more fines by the Met over lockdown breaches May 12, 2022 Downing Street and Whitehall has been slapped with an addition 50 fines for so-called ‘Partygate’ lockdown breaches by the Met Police. In a statement issued this morning, the force confirmed more than 100 referrals for fixed penalty notices had now been submitted, and it is still investigating. This comes after Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak [...]
Finland set to join NATO ‘without delay’ after PM Boris Johnson signs security deals in Scandinavia May 12, 2022 Finland is set to apply to join Nato “without delay” following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, after Boris Johnson made a whistle-stop tour to the country. The country’s prime minister, Sauli Niinistö, made the announcement during a visit to Helsinki by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. In a statement, he said “NATO membership would strengthen Finland’s [...]
Goodyear blimp to cruise over central London today May 12, 2022 The iconic Goodyear blimp will be seen in the skies above London today and tomorrow. The world’s most famous tyre advert is set to make an appearance above a host of London landmarks. A fixture at major US sports events, the blimp will also be making an appearance at a motor racing event at Brands [...]
First of its kind deal: Deliveroo riders unionise with GMB union May 12, 2022 Deliveroo riders have unionised with GMB Union, bringing together more than 90,000 self employed riders. Through a Voluntary Partnership Agreement, GMB will have rights to collective bargaining on pay and consultation rights on benefits and other issues, including riders’ health, safety and wellbeing. GMB Union and Deliveroo have signed an historic union recognition deal covering [...]
