China: Country Garden share price soars after vote to restructure debt and avoid default September 4, 2023 Shares in Chinese property developer Country Garden soared after investors backed proposals to restructure its debt, easing pressure on the embattled company.
Welcome to the toughest job in London: Thames Water picks new operations director September 4, 2023 Crisis-hit utilities giant Thames Water has parachuted in a veteran from TfL to head its London operations as it seeks to regain credibility.
Tory MP Chris Pincher loses appeal against two-month suspension September 4, 2023 Former Tory whip Chris Pincher has lost his appeal against an eight-week suspension from the House of Commons following allegations he drunkenly groped two men last year. The incidents allegedly occurred at London’s exclusive Carlton Club in 2022. His suspension exceeds the 10-day threshold that would trigger a recall petition in his Tamworth seat, which [...]
Crypto and elite sports – a match made in heaven for investors September 4, 2023 Nigel Green says the integration of crypto into elite sports club’s financial strategies presents promising opportunities for growth.
Unleashing freedom and investment on the second-generation internet September 4, 2023 Susie Violet Ward laments the loss of freedom on the internet, but believes a beacon of hope may exist in a new protocol.
Angela Rayner promoted to shadow levelling up secretary as Starmer reshuffles top team September 4, 2023 Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner has secured a promotion to shadow secretary of state for levelling up in a reshuffle of Sir Keir Starmer’s front bench. Rayner, who was independently elected deputy party leader by the membership, has been moved from shadow secretary for the cabinet office and also given the title of shadow deputy [...]
Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin slashes prices in tax battle with supermarkets September 4, 2023 Tim Martin has warned that the biggest threat to the hospitality industry is the “vast disparity” in tax treatment
Bitcoin and Ethereum continue sideways after last week’s market dip September 4, 2023 Bitcoin continues to trade for a pinch below $26k while Ethereum hovers just above $1,600 as the market leaders maintain sideways movement.
FTSE 100 close: London markets slip into red as optimism from China stimulus wears off September 4, 2023 The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.16 per cent at 7,452.76 while the midcap FTSE 250 index fell 0.1 per cent to trade at 18,524.14.
Wood Group wins £261m deal to service Harbour Energy’s North Sea operations September 4, 2023 Wood Group has entered into a new strategic partnership with Harbour Energy to service its North Sea operations.
