Rick Stein-owned group to open new restaurant in central London after return to profit August 20, 2024 The Stein Group, founded and co-owned by Rick Stein, has announced plans to expand to central London after making its way back into profit last year. Stein’s has reportedly begun the search for a central London site for its thirteenth restaurant. It currently operates twelve eateries across the south of the country, with one already [...]
Watch: Rocket engine explodes at a UK spaceport in the Shetland Islands August 20, 2024 Spacecraft firm Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) said no-one was injured in the explosion and regular operations would return "as soon as possible."
Revenue slides at Wood Group after Sidara snub but guidance kept August 20, 2024 Engineer Wood Group maintained its full year guidance despite sliding into the red after a dip revenue in its first set of results since Emerati competitor Sidara pulled out of a deal for the firm at the eleventh hour. The Aberdonian firm, which generates much of its revenue providing engineering services to the oil and [...]
Diversified Energy: FTSE 250 firm stumps up £52m for Texas natural gas field August 20, 2024 Oil and gas site owner Diversified Energy Company has bought several operated natural gas wells located within East Texas for $68m (£52.3m). The FTSE 250 firm bought the assets from a regional operator. The “significant” PDP (proved developed producing) reserve was part of a wider sale in the area. A third-party development company will also [...]
London City Airport given go-ahead to expand capacity but more Saturday flying rejected August 20, 2024 London City Airport has been granted permission to significantly expand passenger capacity after an extended spat with Newham Council.
UK on track for record number of new company creations in 2024 August 20, 2024 The UK is on track for a record year of new company creations in 2024, new data has suggested, in a positive sign for the country's economic prospects.
University spinouts could be the answer to the UK’s growth problem August 20, 2024 University spinouts are vital to retain the UK’s innovation crown, writes Simon Bumfrey, tech chief at HSBC Innovation Banking UK.
Huge winter TV reveal as Michaela Coel announces I May Destroy You follow up for BBC August 19, 2024 First Day on Earth will be programmed on the BBC I May Destroy You was an era defining lockdown drama alongside Sally Rooney’s Normal People, and four years on, writer Michaela Coel has revealed details of her new BBC show. It had been rumoured Coel, one of Britain’s most celebrated Black writer-performers, was putting together [...]
Australians fume after top track cyclist jumps ship to Great Britain August 19, 2024 Richardson, who was born in England but moved Down Under aged nine, is a two-time Commonwealth champion and won three medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
All eyes on Powell at Jackson Hole as markets look for US rate cut clues August 19, 2024 Global financial markets will be firmly focused on Jackson Hole in the Rocky Mountains later this week for hints on when the US' central bank may start lowering interest rates from a 23-year high.