Boost for Britain as businesses commit to invest £30bn in UK November 27, 2023 Some of the world’s biggest businesses have committed to invest a total of nearly £30bn in Britain, the government has announced ahead of a major investment summit taking place today.
Businesses could ‘struggle to afford’ increase in living wage, experts warn November 27, 2023 Last week, the government announced that the National Living Wage will rise by almost 10 per cent next year, from £10.42 to £11.44 an hour.
Small business lobby calls on Ofgem for more support as winter bites November 27, 2023 The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called on Ofgem to make changes as small businesses are still battling high utility bills despite the fall in October's energy price cap.
After the debanking scandal, Britain needs to give up its stake in Natwest November 27, 2023 Selling its remaining holdings in Natwest is obviously the right thing for the government to do: the state has no business owning a financial services conglomerate.
If we keep building new offices from the ground up, we will miss our climate goals November 27, 2023 Due to the emissions caused by new builds, the City Corporation is now moving towards a “retrofit first” approach, where reuse and refurbishment of existing buildings, structure and materials must be given serious consideration.
Swedish heat pump firm aims to convert one million UK homes with £300m investment November 27, 2023 A Swedish heat pump firm has pledged to inject £300m into the UK over the next three years and create 8000 jobs by 2033 in a boost to government plans to shift UK homes away from gas boilers.
McLaren: Shareholders stump up £80m as cash crisis continues November 26, 2023 Cash-strapped McLaren has been forced to ask its Bahraini owner for an additional £80m in funding, as it struggles with mounting losses.
COP28: Global climate investment must hit £3.5 trillion during ‘decisive decade’ November 26, 2023 Global climate investment needs to rise to $3.6tn by 2026, Allianz Trade has said, ahead of the COP28 environmental summit this week.
Rolls-Royce chief aims to woo the City with turnaround plans November 26, 2023 Rolls Royce chief executive Tufan Erginbilgic is looking to woo the City next week, as the company unveils its turnaround plan.
Easyjet set for £447m profit bump – but oil prices may ignite concern November 26, 2023 Easyjet is set to swing to a £447m profit next week, as the budget carrier cashes in on stellar summer season of travel.
