Where to go on holiday? That’s easy: Andalucía is the natural choice March 24, 2022 The coronavirus pandemic has changed many of our attitudes and the way we do things, but now that international travel restrictions are being eased after two years when it has been difficult and often inadvisable to go anywhere, many people are starting to think about having a holiday this year. The big question, of course, [...]
Office for Budget Responsibility warns household energy bills could double this year March 23, 2022 Energy bills could spike 40 per cent this winter, warned the OBR, placing further pressure on cash-strapped households.
As it happened: Rishi Sunak’s Spring Budget 2022 March 23, 2022 Live updates and links to all our coverage, reactions and analyses as the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivers the government’s Spring Budget for 2022 . Please do get in touch and let us know your opinion via news@cityam.com or @Cityam With the cost of living crisis, rising inflation, war in Ukraine and [...]
BP considers North Sea oilfield sale amid market rallies March 23, 2022 BP is reportedly pursuing buyers for its closed Foinaven oilfield in the North Sea with oil prices rallying
Rishi Sunak needs to tell a story if he wants to keep a hold on the economy March 23, 2022 In an interview with the Sunday Times earlier this month, Gordon Brown gave a quote that was both reflective of his past failings and the challenge that lies ahead for Rishi Sunak. “I’m afraid we didn’t win the argument. You learn as you get older, or at least more experienced, that the facts are not [...]
London shunned for IPOs as firms head abroad March 23, 2022 London is headed for its weakest quarter for IPOs in thirteen years as market turbulence gives investors the jitters and UK firms shun the capital following a series of high profile flops.
Embarrassed UK Ministry of Defence hits out at Kremlin ‘propaganda’ as second prank video of Ben Wallace emerges March 22, 2022 The UK government accused Russia this afternoon of spreading “propaganda” to distract from its atrocities in Ukraine after a second hoax video featuring Defence Secretary Ben Wallace was published. Vladimir Putin’s Kremlin has been squarely blamed for the imposters’ calls with three Cabinet ministers, as officials appear to struggle to get the clips removed from [...]
Trevelyan claims Joe Biden now open to post-Brexit UK-US trade deal March 22, 2022 Joe Biden has changed his position and is now open to restart UK-US negotiations for a post-Brexit trade deal, according to UK international trade secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan. The international trade secretary also said the US is preparing to drop its Trump-era tariffs on British steel exports, with an announcement to come as soon as this [...]
Johnson aims to ramp up nuclear power in energy independence push March 22, 2022 The Prime Minister met with top nuclear bosses today as government looks to accelerate the rollout of the country’s nuclear projects amid soaring energy costs and the fallout of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
An adventure through glorious, neglected Cuba March 22, 2022 Despite only a brief appearance, the hookah-smoking caterpillar in Alice in Wonderland was a significant character. Between puffs he took the time to answer questions and offer advice to someone quite confused by her environs. In Havana, Cuba, I’ve met a man of a similar disposition. Amid chat, plumes of cigar smoke that were custard [...]