Heathrow boss: Aviation sector can’t bank on soaring demand continuing into winter July 31, 2023 The aviation sector should not bank on soaring demand continuing, the boss of Heathrow airport has warned, amid concerns that airlines could struggle after summer without corporate travels’ sustained recovery. “We all want to make the most of the demand while it’s here but we can’t bank on it continuing,” long-time chief John Holland-Kaye told [...]
EP: 218 Glorious Goodwood – Wednesday July 31, 2023 The Qatar Sussex Stakes is the feature Group 1 race on Wednesday at Glorious Goodwood. Irish master trainer Aidan O’Brien joins us once again to tell us all about one of the best 3-year-old horses in training, Paddington. The Group 3 Molecomb and Oak Tree Stakes also feature on the second day of the festival. [...]
London expansion picks up pace for Spanish bank Alantra as series of hires give boost to the City July 31, 2023 Spanish investment bank Alantra has made a series of new hires in the year so far as its push into the London market picks up the pace. So far this year it has brought in Graham Nicoll from Barclays to lead its Midlands team while Sulaiman Bosha has joined from Crito Capital as a managing [...]
CMA aims for decision on £55bn Microsoft-Activision deal by 29 August July 31, 2023 The UK’s competition watchdog has opened up its inquiry into Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal for comments, as it aims for a final decision by Aug. 29 on a £55bn takeover it had previously blocked in April. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) also on Monday published Microsoft’s arguments explaining why the deal should be re-evaluated, as the [...]
Does the court ruling for Ripple Labs against SEC change anything? July 31, 2023 In this week's Crypto Sermon, Temple Melville looks over Ripple's case with the SEC and warns big changes may still be ahead.
Why the windfall tax is here to stay after today’s bombshell oil and gas announcements July 31, 2023 The government has work to do if it wants to convince the North Sea oil and gas sector over its energy plans.
Using landfill for Bitcoin mining – it’s a gas, gas, gas! July 31, 2023 Susie Violet Ward says we shouldn't be turning our noses up at landfill gas - when there's and obvious Bitcoin mining solution.
Lotus Eletre 2023 review: Shock of the new July 31, 2023 The Eletre is an entirely new kind of Lotus: a Chinese-built electric SUV that majors on performance and in-car technology. We drive it.
Porsche reveals ultimate modified Cayman GT4 RS July 31, 2023 The optional Manthey Kit pushes the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS to the limits of track performance, with more downforce and better brakes.
BAT boss shuns shareholder calls to relist in New York July 31, 2023 The boss of British American Tobacco (BAT) has rejected calls from a top shareholder to relist in New York, stating that moving across the pond was “not a top priority” and a “very simplistic view.” Speaking to the Times, Tadeu Marroco, who was appointed chief executive of the firm following the sudden departure of former [...]
