National Grid profits slip near 20 per cent as chief slams government inaction November 9, 2023 National Grid has called for policy to keep up with the company's push to electrify the country's grid following record spending.
Christmas fear for UK restaurateurs as Brits cut back on dining out to heat their house November 7, 2023 In the run up to Christmas, 56 per cent of respondents said they would cut back on eating out at restaurants
A tale of two oil giants November 6, 2023 Energy giants BP and Shell unveiled sharp downturns in their usual earnings last week in a rocky third quarter for the sector.
Energy bills set to RISE next year as volatility spooks oil and gas markets November 6, 2023 Household energy bills will not ease any time soon, with forecasters warning that the energy price cap is now set to rise again.
Traders to focus on Powell, Bailey and Lagarde speeches this week November 5, 2023 Investors this week will hone in on speeches from some of the world's most important central bankers in what is set to be a much quieter week for markets.
Thames Water: 140 staff to be sacked as it ‘danced with the devil’ on £14bn debt pile November 2, 2023 GMB has pledged to contest job cuts from Thames Water, it confirms preparations to slash as many as 300 jobs.
Oil prices rise ahead of US interest rate decision November 1, 2023 Oil prices climbed more than one per cent today as investors await the latest interest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve.
Bank of England set to leave rates on hold as economy teeters on edge of recession October 30, 2023 The Bank of England will leave interest rates on hold for the second meeting in a row as policymakers attempt to bring inflation down to target without tipping the economy into a recession.
Next week in the City: PMIs and Big Tech results loom in a busy week for markets October 22, 2023 Investors will have a range of data points and big corporate events to keep them busy next week, including results from the big tech firm and a clutch of PMI survey results.
Steady inflation should not set alarm bells ringing at the Bank of England — yet October 18, 2023 After the excitement of August's surprise drop in inflation, September's figures cannot help but feel a bit disappointing.