Alexei Navalny: UK failed to sanction Putin critic’s top targets despite warnings February 19, 2024 Alexei Navalny drew up a list of Russian state figures to be sanctioned by Western governments three years ago - but the UK has failed to punish a number of his top targets despite direct pleas to ministers.
National Highways’ chair announced with daunting in-tray including watchdog probe and £24bn package February 19, 2024 The government-owned body which operates and maintains the UK's 4,500 mile strategic road network has announced the appointment of a new Chair.
Easyjet Holidays boss plans to take package deal crown by ousting Tui and Jet2 February 19, 2024 The chief executive of Easyjet Holidays has outlined how the firm plans to become the biggest package holiday provider in the UK.
Gove clamp down on short term lets like Airbnb could lead to ‘two-tier system’ February 19, 2024 Under the reform, property owners who let out their homes to visitors will be asked to seek planning permission, alongside placing their name on a mandatory national register for short-term lets.
London Stock Exchange boss set for multi-million-pound pay rise despite listings slump February 19, 2024 The boss of the London Stock Exchange Group is in line for a multi-million pound pay rise despite a drop off in fresh listings and fears over the future of its flagship bourse, according to reports
Leaving interest rates on hold risks deepening recession, Haldane warns February 19, 2024 Leaving interest rates on hold for too long risks deepening the UK's recession, the Bank of England's former chief economist has said.
Aston Martin to create 400 UK jobs as it increases manufacturing on higher demand February 19, 2024 Aston Martin has announced plans to recruit more than 400 technicians at its plants in Gaydon and St Athan in Wales.
Hipgnosis launches legal action against its fund manager founder Mercuriadis February 19, 2024 Hipgnosis Songs Fund has launched legal action against its fund manager Hipgnosis Songs Management (HSM) and founder Merck Mercuriadis. The music royalties trust said that HSM had refused to protect it against potential liabilities from claims brought by former business partners of Mercuriadis that accuse him of stealing the idea for Hipgnosis in 2018. Mercuriadis [...]
Pockit: Fintech boss on ‘debanking’ and plans to fill gap left by Amigo and Wonga February 19, 2024 While the term “debanking” has become a staple since last summer, the issue of financial inclusion has been a priority for Virraj Jatania for years.
Two London Underground stations scoop £43m for major upgrades February 19, 2024 Two London Underground stations are set to receive £43.1m in levelling up funding for major upgrades, the government has announced.
