Energy security hopes belong in wonderland unless Britain builds again July 17, 2023 The government needs to speed up the approval and construction of energy projects if it has any hopes of supply security and net zero.
Gatwick boss says airport is prepped to avoid chaos – despite strikes and cancellations July 16, 2023 Gatwick’s boss has said that the airport is not expecting further flight cancellations over the busy summer season. Speaking to the Sunday Times, Stewart Wingate said “I haven’t had any discussions with any other airlines [about cancellations].” He added: “I think that from the perspective of passengers, if there’s a need for an airline to [...]
Shapps to ask supermarkets to ‘explain themselves’ over pump price hikes July 16, 2023 Supermarket bosses are set for showdown talks with the government next week over soaring prices at the pumps. Energy Secretary Grant Shapps will meet with chiefs from Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Tesco, with the minister vowing to slam “the brakes down on the mistreatment of motorists.” In a column in The Sun, Shapps said he [...]
Europe spent over a trillion dollars on gas since Russia sparked supply squeeze July 14, 2023 Europe has spent over a trillion dollars shoring up its gas supplies since Russia first began weaponising its pipelines in 2021.
Gold holds on to heavy gains as Fed signals victory in battle against inflation July 14, 2023 Gold markets have consolidated this week's price rally, following encouraging inflation data from the US.
London IPO market slumps below Istanbul and Milan July 14, 2023 The London Stock Exchange has slumped below Istanbul and Milan in terms of IPO activity this year as the Square Mile is hit by a drought in its listings market, new research has revealed.
Ed Warner: English football might need multi-club question July 13, 2023 Football may be a big industry, but it still operates like a village. Everyone knows everyone else – and their business – and is still prepared to trust their creditworthiness, often in spite of abundant evidence to the contrary. Much like ticks available at the local store or the chalkboard of debt behind the bar [...]
As Turkey hitches itself to Nato and the EU, it is a litmus test for a Russia on the wane July 13, 2023 As Turkey pulls closer to the West, it is a sign President Erdogan is doubting the future of Russia’s influence, writes Daniel Sleat.
Crypto crime is falling July 12, 2023 Blockchain analytics platform Chainalysis has revealed that crypto crime is significantly down in 2023.
Sunak says Ukraine ‘belongs’ in NATO as Wallace warns UK is ‘not Amazon’ for weapons delivery July 12, 2023 Rishi Sunak told Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky he belonged in NATO as he assured him “real progress” had been made on security guarantees for Kyiv in its fightback against Russia. The prime minister met the Ukrainian president on the fringes of the NATO summit in Vilnius. Zelensky has been left frustrated by the reluctance of [...]