Independent petrol retailers cut prices to lure Brits as wholesale costs ease November 18, 2022 Price competition has returned to the pumps, with independent forecourts offering better petrol deals for Britain's drivers, says the AA.
Qatar World Cup: In dramatic U-turn alcohol banned in stadiums, Budweiser outraged November 18, 2022 Qatar World Cup officials have launched a stunning and abrupt U-turn, banning alcohol in its stadiums. The tiny Gulf kingdom is set to outlaw the consumption of beer in grounds, owing to its strict Muslim laws which prohibit alcohol. It had been promised before the tournament there would be areas where fans could drink, with [...]
Explainer-in-brief: The French ready to go down under for submarines November 18, 2022 French president Emmanuel Macron said this week that the submarine deal with Australia was “still on the table”, following conversations with Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese at the G20. The $90bn deal fell through last year – sparking a diplomatic crisis of sorts between the two countries – when Australia ditched it to form a [...]
Biffa CFO to leave waste management firm for packaging manufacturer DS Smith November 18, 2022 Biffa’s financial chief has stepped down from his position as the waste management firm’s chief financial officer to join packaging manufacturer DS Smith. Biffa CFO Richard Pike is set to leave his position after four years at the UK’s second largest waste manager. Pike’s exit comes after US private equity firm Energy Capital Partners (ECP) [...]
Everyman cinema chairman to bow out after shrinking pandemic losses November 18, 2022 Everyman Media Group’s chairman has announced his exit, after helping steer the cinema chain through pandemic restrictions. Paul Wise, executive chairman, will remain in his role until the end of February next year, when he will then depart to pursue other interests. The outgoing chief joined the group in 2013, having been a partner at [...]
Exclusive: Brits ready to splash £300m in World Cup flutter November 18, 2022 BRITISH punters are set to splash over £300m during the Qatar World Cup, according to new data from gambling titan Flutter. As owner of Paddy Power, Sky Bet and Betfair UK, Flutter said the tournament would undoubtedly be the biggest betting event of the year – on track to surpass the 2018 World Cup figures, [...]
Liontrust doubles down on current strategy in face of ‘challenging’ economic conditions November 18, 2022 Asset manager Liontrust today vowed to maintain its dividend as it doubled down on its current strategy in the face of “challenging” macro-economic conditions. The FTSE 250 asset manager’s chair said Liontrust remains “steadfast” in its belief that its current strategy is “the correct one” and that is being “implemented effectively as possible,” as he [...]
Nvidia stock dips after share earnings miss expectations November 18, 2022 Shares in Nvidia have slipped today after the chipmaker’s earnings per share scraped the bottom of analyst forecasts. The US tech giant snagged $0.58 a share versus the $0.70 that was expected by onlookers. Nvidia did however sail past revenue expectations, securing $5.93bn in the third quarter, above estimates of $5.79bn. The company, which specialises [...]
Nationwide’s incomes boosted by higher interest rates November 18, 2022 Nationwide Building Society today posted a more than 13 per cent uptick in its underlying profits after its incomes were boosted by higher interest rates. The Swindon headquartered building society saw its pre-tax profits for the six months ending on 30 September 2022 increase 13.6 per cent to 969m. The uptick came as Nationwide’s net [...]
Hunt plots an ‘OK, but’ budget to spread the pain and fling it to the future November 18, 2022 As Jeremy Hunt competed for headlines with the Australian soap opera Neighbours, its theme song was unwitting inspiration for his financial plan.
