Burger & Lobster looks to gobble up more sites as turnover grows 43 per cent October 10, 2023 Burger & Lobster has revealed a 43 per cent increase in turnover as it lays out expansion plans for outside the capital. The London-born business just released its financial figures for last year with turnover reaching £32.7m – up 43 per cent on the prior year’s earnings when the business was rattled by pandemic restrictions. [...]
Recycling company fined £40,000 after worker crushed to death October 10, 2023 Bin Busy Recycling has been fined £40,000 for failures to maintain lifting equipment on a refuse vehicle that led to a worker’s death.
Eurostar ‘not confident’ in talks to prevent London-Amsterdam train suspension October 10, 2023 Eurostar has said it is not confident it will be able to prevent the closure of its popular London to Amsterdam route next year.
Starmer vows Labour will ‘fight election on economic growth’ in glitter-hit speech October 10, 2023 Starmer said Labour would “champion the need for a competitive tax regime” and the party recognises that “private enterprise is the only way this country pays its way in the world”.
Gas prices jump after Israeli gas field halts production October 10, 2023 Gas prices have jumped to their highest level since June following the closure of one of Israel's largest fields in the Mediterranean Sea.
Cost of government debt falls as investors seek out a safe haven and rein in rate expectations October 10, 2023 The recent sell-off in government debt has eased slightly as investors reined in their expectations for how high interests would have to go following comments from Fed officials yesterday.
Hilbert Group board to appoint Deus X Capital CEO Tim Grant October 10, 2023 Nasdaq First North-listed investment firm Hilbert Group is set to appoint Tim Grant to its board at an EGM in November.
Keir Starmer’s conference speech interrupted by protester who covered him in glitter October 10, 2023 Labour leader Keir Starmer’s keynote conference speech was disrupted by a protester - who showered him with glitter.
Chinese developer Country Garden says it cannot meet debt payment deadline October 10, 2023 It had avoided defaults on debt even as rivals such as China's Evergrande, the world’s most heavily indebted property firm.
Ryanair: UK passengers face ‘unfair burden’ from carbon clampdown October 10, 2023 Passengers risk bearing the brunt of higher prices amid an “unfair” government clampdown on carbon emissions, Ryanair has warned.