EU airfares return back in line with pre-pandemic normal September 6, 2022 Airfares in Europe have gone back in line with the pre-pandemic normal, according to data released today. “Pricing in Europe appears to be in line with pre-pandemic rates of 2017-2019, indicating that after a busy summer period the industry has been able to recover to somewhat normal levels,” said Elise Weber, chief executive of airfare [...]
From home repossession to a virtual home in Metropolis metaverse September 6, 2022 A can-do attitude mixed with a pinch of hope has secured a new home in the Metropolis metaverse for journalist and activist Jillian Godsil.
UK chips sector can compete with Taiwan with a US-style strategy, says IQE boss September 6, 2022 A strategy to rival the US’ Chips Act would allow the UK to compete with the likes of Taiwan, China and the States, the CEO of chipmaker IQE has told City A.M. today. “It would really position IQE and the UK as a world leader of compound manufacturing,” Americo Lemos said. “It would allow the [...]
Porsche: Listing going ahead unless ‘severe geopolitical problems’ arise September 6, 2022 Porsche’s listing will go ahead unless “severe geopolitical problems” arise, according to chief financial officer Lutz Meschke. “You never know what will happen regarding geopolitical issues, but if a potential IPO would be stopped now, we are talking about severe problems,” Meschke said on Tuesday during a media call. “By then, a potential IPO would [...]
EnQuest rebounds with massive profits powered by commodities boom September 6, 2022 North Sea operator EnQuest has raked in pre-tax profits of $416m fuelled by soaring oil and gas prices and robust production.
Deals down: Second quarter mergers and acquisitions slumps back to pre-pandemic levels September 6, 2022 The number of deals through mergers and acquisitions in the UK plunged in the second quarter of the year as market volatility sparked by war in Ukraine spooked dealmakers. There were 333 deals completed between April and June this year, a drop of 116 compared to the previous quarter and 167 fewer than the same [...]
Supermarket shelves could be bare of certain food and drink items during ‘really difficult winter’ September 6, 2022 Supermarket shelves could be left lacking certain food and drink items this winter if smaller companies go bust amid high energy bills, a food industry leader has warned MPs. It will be a “really difficult winter,” Karen Betts, chief executive, Food and Drink Federation (FDF) told MPs at the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee [...]
BBC chiefs can’t rule out further cuts as licence fee freeze stings September 6, 2022 BBC chiefs have not ruled out further cuts to services as the broadcaster continues to feel the ramifications of the licence fee squeeze.
EXCLUSIVE: New PM Liz Truss will protect ‘crown jewel’ City of London September 6, 2022 Liz Truss will “empower the City to drive economic growth” through tax cuts and regulatory reform as Prime Minister, she exclusively told City A.M.. The newly-appointed Conservative leader said, who will be appointed formally by Her Majesty the Queen at Balmoral today, she wanted to maintain the Square Mile’s competitive edge and “supercharge growth and [...]
Gaucho restaurant boss claims steaks would have to cost £100+ to cover rising energy bills September 6, 2022 The hospitality chief behind the Gaucho steak restaurants has said his venues would have had to charge beyond £100 for steaks in order to cover energy costs if they were not fixed. Restaurant bosses have urged the new Prime Minister Liz Truss to issue emergency support for the sector as some venues grapple with bill [...]
