Sunak commits to triple lock hinting pensions could rise by eight per cent August 17, 2023 Rishi Sunak has signalled that state pensions could go up next year by almost eight per cent as he committed to maintaining the “triple lock”. Under the triple lock, the state pension is uprated in April by inflation, wages or 2.5 per cent, whichever is higher. Wage growth is currently the highest of the three [...]
United Utilities hit with hefty £800,000 fine for taking too much water August 17, 2023 United Utilities has been fined £800,000 after illegally abstracting 22bn litres of water in Lancashire, the Environment Agency has said.
Bitcoin slips below $29,000 as Ethereum loses its grip on $1.8k August 17, 2023 Bitcoin and Ethereum are both down by almost 2% in the last day, in line with stock markets, which slid for the second consecutive day.
Gatwick strikes suspended in ‘act of good faith’ August 17, 2023 Planned strikes set to disrupt Gatwick Airport during one of the busiest periods of the year have been called off, after workers at Red Handling received an improved offer. As a result, strikes that were to begin tomorrow, Friday 18 August until Monday 21 August have been cancelled. Members of the Unite union received a [...]
Sir Michael Parkinson dies aged 88: Heartfelt tributes to ‘greatest interviewer of our age’ August 17, 2023 Sir Michael Parkinson has died aged 88, as tributes flowed in for the TV talk show host, also known for being the face of Axa insurance adverts for over-50s. A statement from Sir Michael’s family said: “After a brief illness Sir Michael Parkinson passed away peacefully at home last night in the company of his [...]
Treasury red tape on wind farms to cost bill payers £1.5bn per year, climate group warns August 17, 2023 Bill payers are being left £1.5bn worse off per year due to Treasury red tape blocking new offshore wind projects, according to the ECIU.
FTSE 100: London markets slip as investors fret over China and global slump August 17, 2023 The FTSE 100 has slipped lower at the open this morning as investors fret over the impact of inflation and a slowing global economy.
Mecca Bingo owner hit by high energy costs and wage inflation – but bets on things improving August 17, 2023 Mecca Bingo owner Rank Group reported a 52 per cent decline in like-for-like underlying operating profit for the year as it was hit hard by energy bills and raising wage inflation. But, the gambling giant is also raising its outlook for the year as the economy stabilises. In April, the business raised its profit guidance [...]
ITM Power: Troubled hydrogen specialist hopes to win over shareholders as results meet expectations August 17, 2023 ITM Power has delivered results in line with company expectations, in its bid to reassure shareholders its turnaround plan is viable.
EY poised to cut jobs and rein in bonus pots – reports August 17, 2023 EY is poised to slash a number of jobs and has warned staff they will face more meagre pay rises and smaller bonus pots this year as it battles with rising costs, according to reports. The Big Four firm’s UK bosses have told staff it will cut more than five per cent of its near [...]
