Blackrock needs to ‘face up’ to role in promoting ‘dangerous ESG placebo’, ex green investment chief argues July 14, 2024 Writing in City A.M. over the weekend, Fancy, who was formerly chief sustainable investment officer at Blackrock criticised Larry Fink for his "vacuous promises" on ESG.
Starling founder Anne Boden swaps bank for new AI venture July 14, 2024 Anne Boden stepped down from the board of Starling Bank in June but retains a stake understood to be just below five per cent.
UK receives raft of upgrades after beating expectations again July 14, 2024 Figures out last week showed that the economy grew 0.4 per cent after stagnating in April. This was double the rate of growth expected by experts.
Trump shot at campaign rally: ex-President recovering, one killed July 14, 2024 Donald Trump was shot at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, the bullet clipping his ear
Aukus defence project can help drive growth agenda, says John Healey July 13, 2024 John Healey has set out the UK’s continued commitment to the Aukus defence project as he welcomed Australia’s defence minister to the country.
Siemens wind turbine workers in Hull to be balloted over strikes amid pay row July 13, 2024 Hundreds of wind turbine workers are to be balloted for strikes in a dispute over pay.
Government announces £2m in aid for Sudanese refugees fleeing Darfur July 13, 2024 The UK will contribute £2 million in support for Sudanese refugees who are fleeing escalating violence in Darfur, the development minister has announced.
Reeves must accelerate pension consolidation to unlock UK investment, says Schroders chief July 13, 2024 Rachel Reeves should accelerate efforts to merge smaller pension funds to allow the country’s retirement cash to flow into British companies, the chief executive of Schroders has said.
Is your Rolex watch real? One in ten aren’t July 13, 2024 Technological developments have encouraged a boom in high-end counterfeiting, with CNC machines like 3D printers helping to make fakes harder to spot.
How did Burberry get stuck in the trenches? July 13, 2024 Burberry has struggled to compete with its luxuary peers over the past couple of years.
