Blast of the summer wine: English producers benefit from warmer climate August 5, 2024 The renaissance of English wine shows no sign of stopping in 2024 as increasing temperatures create better growing conditions in the south of the country. Turnover at the biggest producers of English wine has risen by 15 per cent in the last year and nearly three-fold in the past five years, according to accountancy group [...]
Unlocking business potential — here’s why one start-up was just ‘not enough’ August 5, 2024 Why take two days to work on a project, when technology could help you complete it in just a few seconds?
Trash talk: Recycling boss Bruce Bratley on why we need to talk about rubbish August 5, 2024 Waste disposal can be revolutionary, as First Mile boss Bruce Bratley tells Lucy Kenningham
Elon Musk hires operations chief for Tesla’s household energy supplier August 4, 2024 Tesla has hired a new head of operations to help lead the launch of its household energy supplier as Elon Musk presses ahead with his vision for houses to have a "virtual power plant" of batteries.
Week ahead: Rate cut may offer optimism for housebuilding sector August 4, 2024 In a rather quiet week ahead, London markets are expecting updates from financial services firm Legal & General (L&G), housebuilder Persimmon, and real estate investment trust (REIT) Derwent London.
Cathie Wood warns AI frenzy risks investor losses August 4, 2024 Tech investor Cathie Wood has warned that the fenzy around artificial intelligence that has boosted US tech stocks could leave investors scorched.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway dumps half of its Apple stake August 4, 2024 Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has dumped half of its Apple holdings as it continues to trim its position in the company.
Former JD.com boss found to be still leading e-commerce giant from London August 4, 2024 The founder of the Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, Richard Liu, has been silently leading the company from London despite stepping down in 2022.
Wingstop: Fast-growing chicken chain on the hunt for buyers of UK business August 4, 2024 Fast food chain Wingstop is reportedly on the hunt for potential new owners of its UK business.
Rolls-Royce looks to sell stake in small nuclear reactor business August 4, 2024 Rolls-Royce is preparing to sell off a stake in its mini-nuclear power business as it looks to raise fresh funding.
