Markets suffer losses after Boris Johnson’s Omicron warnings December 13, 2021 The FTSE 100 was flat on Monday amid heightened domestic concerns over the Omicron variant and warnings from Boris Johnson of a 'tidal wave' of cases.
Costain’s shares plummet after it announces whopping £53.5m National Grid payment December 13, 2021 Costain's shares dropped 7.64 per cent after it announced an eye-watering £53.5m payment after a dispute over a gas station contract with National Grid.
OPEC remains bullish on oil demand and downplays Omicron variant December 13, 2021 OPEC raised its oil demand forecast for the first quarter of 2022, anticipating the new Omicron variant will be “mild and short-lived”.
Gas prices rise amid escalating Russia tensions and Nord Stream 2 uncertainty December 13, 2021 Gas prices have surged amid growing tensions over Russian troops at the Ukrainian border and increased Nord Stream 2 pipeline uncertainty.
At least one Omicron patient has died, confirms Boris Johnson December 13, 2021 The Prime Minister has pushed people to get boosters, confirming at least one patient now has died with the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
Ofgem invites bids for more subsea cables connecting UK to Europe December 13, 2021 Ofgem is encouraging bids in new subsea cables connecting the UK to Europe with the aim of securing billions of pounds of investment.
Oil prices maintain recovery amid US inflationary pressures and defiant Omicron outlook December 13, 2021 Both major oil benchmarks consolidated last week’s mini-rally with rising inflationary pressure in the US and increasing Omicron optimism.
Two-fifths of London SMEs plan to shed workers as furlough ends and pandemic restrictions return December 13, 2021 Two-fifths of owner-managed businesses in London are reportedly planning to make redundancies this winter.
Aclara completes demerger from Hochschild Mining December 10, 2021 Aclara has demerged from Hochschild Mining following the listing of its shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange and a strong IPO.
Oil prices enjoy healthy gains amid easing concerns over Omicron variant December 10, 2021 Oil prices continue to recover from last month’s steep dive with markets increasingly less fearful of the emerging Omicron variant.
