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Hotels cashed in on scorching summer but face gloomy winter freeze August 30, 2022 British hotels cashed in last month during a scorching heatwave, but the industry fears its profits will freeze up as the UK prepares for bleak economic times. Holiday destinations across the country had a record-breaking summer with a new survey showing more than 77 per cent occupancy in July compared to 73 in June. This [...]
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary: We will grow stronger in a recession August 30, 2022 Ryanair’s chief executive Michael O’Leary said the airline will grow stronger amid the UK’s predicted recession. The low-cost carrier said that people will not stop travelling altogether, but they will shy away from more expensive fares put forward by competitors. “People in a recession will get much more price sensitive,” O’Leary told reporters today during [...]
What are the best FTSE 100 dividend stocks for September 2022? August 30, 2022 In this new inflationary reality, the best FTSE 100 dividend stocks are not just those which are highest yielding, but also those which are most likely to continue to pay their dividends through what could become a severe recession. The FTSE 100 is by its nature defensive, down a mere 1% year-to-date. But with the downturn almost [...]
Wise hit with £308,000 fine in Abu Dhabi over money laundering failures August 30, 2022 London-listed fintech firm Wise has been slapped with $360,000 (£307,801) fine by Abu Dhabi regulators today after a series of failures in its anti-money laundering controls.
Generali snaps up Axa’s Malaysian operations in deal worth £130m August 30, 2022 Generali has acquired Axa’s Malaysian operations in line with plans to strengthen its position in the “high potential” Asian economy. The acquisition will see Generali buy Axa’s stakes in its two Malaysian joint venture operations – Axa Affin General Insurance and Axa Affin Life Insurance – for a combined sum of €150m (£131m). Alongside the [...]
Chinese using state-backed hackers to attack energy projects in South China Sea August 30, 2022 China is using state-backed hackers to launch cyberattacks against energy projects in the South China Sea, according to new research from cybersecurity firm Proofpoint and consulting firm PwC. Hacking group Red Ladon, also known as TA423, is using a simple phishing scam to attack politically significant targets in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, including defense [...]
TfL warns it will have to ‘hand in keys’ to govt if no funding deal is reached August 30, 2022 TfL will have to “hand in the keys” to the government if a long-term agreement is not reached, according to commissioner Andy Byford. “If we do not reach a settlement, we will be faced with a rapidly deteriorating situation in which we would not be able to continue to operate and we would likely have [...]
Investor confidence is ‘the lowest we have seen’, warns Hargreaves Lansdown chief August 30, 2022 The chief of retail investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown warned that investor confidence was at an all time low today as he encouraged Brits to shrug off the “short term volatility” that has rocked equity markets this year.
How digital assets are democratising global trade and boosting economic growth August 30, 2022 Trade finance-backed crypto assets can be a compelling proposition and an important move in the democratisation of trade finance.
AstraZeneca share price dips with investors ‘underwhelmed’ by diabetes drug August 30, 2022 AstraZeneca’s share price has dipped into the red today, with investors “underwhelmed” by its diabetes and heart failure drug Fraxiga. The stock sank 1.8 per cent to 11,160p per share by early afternoon. However, the share price has grown 6.2 per cent over the past three months. ‘’Investors appear to have been underwhelmed by the [...]
