How graffiti became the nation’s favourite artform September 25, 2022 Once sidelined as a reckless illegal pursuit, you might’ve noticed more street art than ever recently, and in more obvious public spaces. Graffiti has long been a sign of protest, even revolution, but over the past two years public art and graffiti have symbolised the national mood more often than we might realise. Images of [...]
Investors to examine retailers’ books for signs of spending slump September 25, 2022 Investors will be parsing over a slew of results from top retailers for signs of a slowdown in consumer spending in response to an economic slump. London’s premier FTSE 100 index notched a poor performance last week, shedding 3.62 per cent to close at 7,018.60 points, mainly driven by a sharp sell off on Friday [...]
Breezy does it: Government eases planning rules to boost onshore wind September 23, 2022 Energy bosses have welcomed the Government's decision to relax planning rules around onshore wind developments.
Exclusive: Green groups raise red flags over fracking September 23, 2022 Environmental think tanks have criticised the Government's decision to lift the moratorium on fracking to boost supply security.
Industry body calls for seismic reforms to boost fracking September 22, 2022 The UK's leading onshore energy body has urged the Government to raise the maximum levels permitted for seismic activity involving fracking.
London’s FTSE 100 drops after second big Bank of England rate hike September 22, 2022 London’s FTSE 100 plunged today after the Bank of England lifted interest rates 50 basis points for the second time in a row. The capital’s premier index fell 1.08 per cent to 7,159.52 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, tumbled 2.05 per [...]
Uniper reaches deal with Government to keep coal plant open over winter September 22, 2022 Uniper has secured an agreement with the Government to extend the life of its remaining unit in Nottinghamshire.
Backing fracking: Government lifts ban to boost energy security September 22, 2022 The Government has officially lifted the lifted the moratorium on fracking in England, paving the way for further shale gas generation.
JD Sports’ chair: Governance changes won’t ‘kill entrepreneurial spirit’ of retailer September 22, 2022 JD Sports’ new chair Andrew Higginson has said corporate governance changes will bring the retailer up to pace without being too “heavy handed.” The trainer seller recently created distinct roles of chair and CEO, after the departure of former boss Peter Cowgill earlier this year. After decades at the helm of the London-listed firm, Cowgill [...]
Federal Reserve backs third jumbo rate hike to unpick inflation out of US economy September 21, 2022 The Federal Reserve backed a third successive jumbo-sized interest rate hike today as it scrambles to unpick inflation out of the US economy. Chair Jerome Powell and co hoisted the global financial system’s most important rate 75 basis points to between three and 3.25 per cent. Wall Street edged lower after the move. The tech-heavy [...]