UK Banks OK to restart dividend payments, PRA says December 10, 2020 The banking regulator has given lenders the go-ahead to restart dividend payments, saying it believes they are in a strong enough position to withstand a hit to the economy more severe than the current expectations. The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) lent on banks to stop paying out dividends in the spring. It said they should [...]
Sky’s Kay Burley to be off-air for six months following Covid rule breach December 10, 2020 Sky News presenter Kay Burley has agreed to be off-air for the next six months after breaking coronavirus restrictions rules. Last weekend Burley celebrated her 60th birthday with a group of 10 friends the Century Club, a private members’ club on London’s Shaftesbury Avenue. The party sat across two tables, with six at one and [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: This looks a Golden opportunity for Mogul December 10, 2020 YOU CAN guarantee that the majority of the Hong Kong population will have their eyes firmly focused on their TV screens when local champion GOLDEN SIXTY seeks to repel a strong international challenge in the LONGINES Hong Kong Mile (7:50am). The Francis Lui-trained superstar has built up a huge fan base following a 10-race winning [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Hot King Prawn to sizzle his way to a first Group 1 December 10, 2020 PUNTERS are set a poser about the chances of probable favourite Classique Legend in the LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (6.40am) over six furlongs. The ‘Grey Flash’, as he was known in Australia, is the highest rated sprinter on the planet following his runaway success from seven Group 1 winners in the Everest at Randwick back [...]
Oil prices top $50 for the first time since pandemic declared December 10, 2020 Global oil prices today rose above $50 for the first time since the world went into lockdown back in March as traders welcomed the start of coronavirus vaccination programmes. Worldwide standard Brent Crude rose 3.5 per cent today to trade at $50.60, its highest levels since the first week of March. US benchmark West Texas [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Furore can roar to Hong Kong Cup victory December 10, 2020 RACING fans are in for a treat on Sunday morning with a global spectacular at Sha Tin to end the year in Hong Kong, featuring four Group 1s worth around £9.2m in prize money. Star of the show has to be the Aiden O’Brien-trained Magical who will be seeking to win her eighth Group 1 [...]
Lengthy audits cut into BDO profits as firm defends use of furlough scheme December 10, 2020 Audits carried out during the coronavirus pandemic have taken between 5 and 10 per cent longer than they would typically, creating extra expense for clients and smaller profits for BDO. Profits at the audit and consultancy firm suffered somewhat in the 2019/20 financial year, with the firm making a profit of £137m, down from a [...]
Amazon becomes world’s largest corporate buyer of renewable energy December 10, 2020 Amazon has announced 26 new utility-scale wind and solar energy projects, making it the largest-ever corporate purchaser of renewable energy.
Government report says Hammersmith Bridge may be safe to partially reopen December 10, 2020 A government commissioned report has said Hammersmith Bridge is potentially safe to reopen to pedestrians and cyclists and that the local council’s safety report was too conservative. The report – commissioned for the Department for Transport’s task force and undertaken by engingeering company Aecom – said “there is now a better understanding of how the [...]
United Airlines commits to reducing greenhouse emissions to nothing December 10, 2020 US airline giant, United has pledged to become 100 per cent green by 2050.
