Explainer in brief: Why this year’s Eurovision is the most controversial yet May 9, 2024 Israel's inclusion in this year's Eurovision has sparked backlash, with calls for boycotts and London's major viewing party cancelled.
NATO must commit 2.5 per cent defence spending, Cameron to argue May 9, 2024 NATO allies must commit to spending 2.5 per cent of GDP on defence, amid the need for a “harder edge for a tougher world”, David Cameron will say.
Julen Lopetegui emerges as favourite to replace Moyes as West Ham manager May 6, 2024 The 57-year-old Spaniard has a verbal agreement in place to join West Ham, according to widespread reports.
The week that was: hot property and an optimist’s guide to UK equities May 4, 2024 We wrap up another busy week in the Square Mile
Smiggle creates over 100 UK jobs as sales and profits edge up May 3, 2024 Smiggle created more than 100 jobs as its UK revenue and profits edged up during its latest financial year, it has been revealed.
Nato needs enhanced capabilities, not just more funding April 30, 2024 Extra defence spending is welcome but not enough. Europe needs to be able to defend itself with a credible military capability within Nato, says Daniel Sleat Ongoing wars in Ukraine, the Middle East and elsewhere continue to highlight the geopolitical volatility of the world we live in. The risk of escalation in any one of [...]
Glencore expects strong year from trading arm but reports lower copper output April 30, 2024 lencore reported total copper production of about 239,700 tonnes for the first quarter, compared to 244,100 tonnes a year earlier. It said cobalt production was down due to lower output at its Mutanda mine in Congo.
Coca-Cola HBC hit by exchange rate headwinds despite sales growth April 30, 2024 The bottling giant said revenue only grew by one per cent in the quarter, primarily due to foreign exchange turbulence, the company said.
Billionaires, showrooms and mega-deals: Inside London’s private jet scene April 30, 2024 From glitzy Mayfair showrooms to the City's secretive airports - Guy Taylor takes a closer look inside London's private jet scene
Shop price inflation slows but political tensions ‘pose a threat’ to stability April 30, 2024 The rate at which shop prices rise has slowed to its lowest level in close to three years but geopolitical tensions and the knock-on impact on commodity prices, like oil, pose a threat to future price stability.